The Boundless Bound Symposium and Art Book Fair is a two-day event taking place at James Madison University (JMU) on October 29–30, 2025. It will feature a range of public programs, including a symposium with presentations by invited speakers from universities across Virginia and beyond, a Pecha Kucha session selected through an open call, an art book fair, and hands-on workshops in letterpress and risograph printing, among other activities. The event is dedicated to the production, presentation, and exchange of both creative and scholarly works—ranging from zines, artist books, comics, graphic novels, and experimental prints to academic research in publishing history, visual culture, media studies, and related disciplines.
The first day will include a symposium and workshops (letterpress, risograph printing, tunnel books), Pecha Kucha speed presentations, and culminating in an evening opening reception for the m(other)ing exhibition, co-curated by Feixue Mei, Meaghan Dee, and Bree McMahon at the Duke Hall Gallery. The second day will feature the art book fair, showcasing works by artists, designers, and publishers, along with additional workshops such as zine making and Publishing in Career Development.
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Join via zoom or in person for a Pecha Kucha lightening talks on the 29th about my journey into the world of flowers and their superconsciousness
October 29, 3pm
James Madison University Memorial Hall Auditorium
PechaKucha presentors:
Mieko Palazzo (George Mason University Libraries)
Briget Heidmous
Jeremy Starn
IBé Bulinda Crawley
Karin Edgett — › Karin Edgett
Botanical SuperConsciousness: What if every flower radiates a subtle energy field-an intricate constellation of quantum light particles-newly arranged to form a living SuperConsciousness? What if this floral intelligence holds the very knowledge humanity seeks to evolve into its next, higher state of being? And what if this transformation is already underway-unstoppable, unfolding quietly in the natural world?
In this photographic lightening series, visionary artist Karin Edgett captures the hidden brilliance of everyday flowers through a macro lens, revealing their luminous auras, vibrant hues, and the energetic signatures they emit.
These are not just images-they are portals into the unseen intelligence of nature.
Each photograph invites the viewer to witness the quiet magic of sun and soil made visible, karma-free and ever-renewing. This is the SuperConsciousness of the botanical world-alive, aware, and waiting to be seen.
Lana Lambert
Lee Turner
Carolina Mayorga
Join in person on October 30th for the art book fair
October 30th, 10-4
Union Ballroom, top floor, booth 21
Thirty four artisans, designers, scholars, students and publishers for a vibrant gathering centered on exchange, experimentation and community celebrating the rich intersections of making and thinking through publishing creative books, zines and art publications at the Union Ballroom at James Madison University.
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