Cara Barer: Bibliomania



Burgundy_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGalleryBurgundy, 2015
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
$4,600
 

Reception:
 Saturday, May 18th, 4pm - 6pm
Exhibition on View:

May 18th - June 22nd, 2024

Cara Barer's unique artistic process involves sculpting and dyeing books, then photographing them in beautiful abstract compositions. Through her artistry, Barer not only breathes new life into old books but also initiates a dialogue about the evolving nature of physical books in today's digital age.

Reflecting on her creative journey, Barer shares, "I transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them, and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. I create a record of that book and its half-life."

Each book Barer works with tells a story, guiding her artistic process based on its size, paper type, and content. From soaking a Windows 95 Manual in a bathtub to discovering outdated reference books in abandoned houses, Barer's work is a testament to the beauty found in the unexpected and the overlooked. Viewers are prompted to contemplate the concept of obsolescence and the evolving role of libraries in the digital era. Through her art, Barer raises important questions about the future of physical books and the enduring value they hold in an increasingly digitized world.

Cara Barer has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the US and Canada since 1994. Her work has been featured extensively in such publications as New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Harper’s Magazine, The Boston Globe and The New Yorker, and can be found in the collections of Bloomingdale’s, Saks, Lehigh University, Nordstrom, United States Embassy, Kyiv, Ukraine, VISA, Wells Fargo Bank and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Barer lives and works in Houston, Texas.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th, from 4-7pm to join us for the opening reception. The Artist will be present for a talk at 5 pm!

*All work is priced as framed.

 TieDye_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Tie Dye, 2013
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
 $4,200
 
 
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 Wildflowers 2, 2014
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
 $3,800
 
 
Bundle_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Bundle, 2010
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,000
 
 
Supernatural_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
 Supernatural, 2023
Archival pigment print
24 x 40 inches
 $3,550
 
 
Americas_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Americas, 2015
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
 $3,800
 
 Carousel_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Carousel, 2007
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,400
 
 Cendrillon_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Cendrillon, 2009
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
 $4,600
 
 

Cosmic_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery

Cosmic, 2014
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,800
 
 Zaragoza_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Journey to Zaragoza, 2009
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $6,600
 
 Maximum Sheer Stress Theory_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Maximum Sheer Stress Theory, 2023
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,800
 
  Mighty_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
 Mighty, 2014
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,800
 
 
Rainbow_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
 Rainbow, 2013
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,000
 
 
After the Flood, 2018
Archival pigment print
48 x 48 inches
 $6,750
 
  Sunset_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Sunset, 2013
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $3,400
 
 
AngelFood_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Angel Food, 2007
Archival pigment print
36 x 36 inches
 $3,000
 
 
Anthology_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Anthology, 2004
Archival pigment print
24 x 24 inches
 $5,500
 
 
 
Sea Nettle_CaraBarer_CatherineCouturierGallery
Sea Nettle, 2009
Archival pigment print
31 1/2 x 24 inches
 $2,400