Onion/Union/Rayon, 1983
Scope and Contents
The writings on the dried onion leaves consist of brief phrases, such as 'dildos & other games.' The broadside documents the correspondence between Ray Johnson and Coco Gordon on onion skins beginning in 1981. It appears that the handwriting on the onion skins was done by Ray Johnson. The documentation as to the edition size and number of this copy appears to have been lost. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 1983
Creator
- Johnson, Ray, 1927-1995 (Person)
- Gordon, Coco, 1938- (Correspondent, Person)
Extent
1 item (1 poem object) : dried onion skins (white paint, handwriting) + 1 cloth (rolled, silkscreened, grommet, thread, cardboard) in case (celluloid, silkscreen) ; 9 x 12 x 12 cm (case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, gift of Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
Materials Specific Details
Published: Reggio Emilia, Italy : Pari & Dispari. Nationality of creator: American. Copies: About 61 total copies. 2 number copy.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
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