Class of: 1973

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord 

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord(CAS’73) of Newburyport, Mass., is an artist, author, and speaker best known for creating contemplative art objects that she calls spirit books—part book and part sculpture—made with branches, sticks, vines, handmade papers, and beads. After 22 years of making these wordless volumes, Susan has published The Spirit Books, a paperback book with evocative images of 34 of the books and explanations of her inspirations. Susan’s work was exhibited at the Cox Reservation Barn at the Essex County Greenbelt Association in Essex, Mass., in September 2014, and she will speak about her work in appearances throughout the winter. Learn more at www.susangaylord.com.

From the Winter-Spring 2015 issue.