Diane Samuels at Pavel Zoubok Gallery

In an homage to the way that reading has shaped her view of the world, Diane Samuels’ ‘First Lines’ inscribes the first line of text from each of the over 1,700 titles in her personal library on the pieces of handmade paper that make up this stunningly detailed wall hanging. (At Pavel Zoubok Gallery in Chelsea through May 20th).

Diane Samuels, First Lines, ink and handmade paper, 66 x 96 inches, 2017.