Works

Dictionary Diagrams
The platonic relationships that result from the careful pairing of complex diagrams with found descriptions are pure contrivance. But they seem so satisfying together.
Bride’s First Signature
Caryl Burtner's collection of brides' signatures began in 1978, when her cousin Sherrie Jackman married a man with the surname "Punko." This was during the heyday of punk rock, and...
Books, Abridged
Books abridged for your convenience. First and last sentences only.
Misc. Collections
TV Homes
When Caryl first noticed the Degas ballerina print hanging in the living room of Lucy and Desi Ricardo--the same print that hung on her bedroom wall as a child--she experienced...
Toothbrush Graphics
Hundreds of toothbrushes--numbered, color xeroxed, and catalogued. Four-out-of-five dentists agree: You can brighten your smile by hanging some lovely toothbrush graphics on your own bathroom wall. Visit the Store.
Toothbrushes
Caryl Burtner’s toothbrush collection was officially launched in 1977 as a party, with an admission fee of one toothbrush per guest. From this festive beginning, the collection has grown (over...
Names
What's in a name? Individual faces arranged into tribes according to their identity tags.
Lipstick Blots
A lipstick blot is a loaded image, but this work is not about glamour or sexuality. It's about ephemera; it’s about the often silly names of lipstick colors; and it's...
Friday the 13th
An investigation into paraskevidekatriaphobia. The convergence of a Friday with the number 13 happens every so often, to remind us to Pay Attention! Anything could happen, at any time. Caryl...
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