Lick contributor and book information

LICK is a multi-media project involving sculpture, photography and writing that documents wounds and the good that can manifest through the healing process.

This body of work consists of metal, silcone, and mixed media wound sculptures worn by different people as badges of courage and honor, reflecting universal life experiences. While the portrait photographs give the sculptures context, their permanent homes lie in pristine vitrines – a reliquary leaving behind the wound and instead focused on the beauty found in growth through difficult or enlightened times.

Contributors

This project was made possible in part with the generous contribution of time and support from the following people and organizations:

• Lucien Knuteson: photographer

• Mae Emerick: editor (for the book)

• Anne Sellery and Shawn Shelton: make-up

• Sarah Traver: book design and layout

• Katy Brooks: typography (for the book)

• Michelle Smith Lewis: post production photography assistance

• Artist Trust: GAP grant

• Traver Gallery

• Ampere

MODELS:

• Rachel Flotard

• John Grade

• Catherine Grisez

• Victoria Heemstra

• Morgan Houghton

• Lizzy Melton

• Darin Montgomery

• Lorelei Robinson

• Bill Traver

• Steve Withycombe

• Wendy Woldenberg

Lick - the book

LICK is a 55 page, full color, soft-cover book containing images (10 portraits and 10 detail shots) paired with stories and poems to reflect the sentiment of each sculpture by a variety of different authors.

The book is currently sold out - join my email list for info on future printings.

• Lucien Knuteson: photographer

• Mae Emerick: editor

• Sarah Traver: book design and layout

• Katy Brooks: typography

WRITERS:

• Sharon Alexander

• Benjamin Blum

• Yvonne Croteau

• Mae Emerick

• Ming Holden

• Jared Leising

• Rebecca Loudon

• Ted Prodromou

• Summer Robinson

• Alexis Wolf