Pocket Utopia on the Lower East Side and Hansel and Gretel Picture Gallery in Chelsea don’t just have their unusual names in common; they’re both showcasing work and happenings by Pocket Utopia founder and New York artist Austin Thomas. Thomas rescues and transforms paper, books and other aged materials; here, a book cover titled ‘Castle’ becomes a shelter, a tent, a minimal sculpture and a testament to a book well-used. (Through March 15th).
Austin Thomas, Castle, 20 x 14 inches, photographic print, 2014.
