Artist: Spector, Buzz

Literature, language, and philosophy are at the core of Buzz Spector’s work. He is a contemporary conceptual artist who explores the aesthetic possibilities of language, paper, and books. Spector known for creating art from altered books, postcards, photographs and other media.

Ashes Ashes

Buzz Spector (American b. 1948), "Ashes, Ashes", 2003, white embroidery thread inclusion between black cotton paper and overbeaten abaca with remaining thread extending out of paper, 9 x 11 ½ inches, edition of 10, published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia.

Surface Texture

Buzz Spector (American b. 1948), "Surface Texture", 2004, blue and red embroidery thread inclusions between black cotton paper and overbeaten abaca with remaining embroidery thread extending out of paper, 9 x 11 ½ inches, edition of 10, published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia.

As If

Buzz Spector (American b. 1948), "As If", 2002, handmade paper with thread inclusion, 9 x 11 ½ inches, edition of 10, published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia.

The Irony

Buzz Spector (American b. 1948), "The Irony", 2004, blue embroidery thread inclusion between black cotton paper and overbeaten abaca with remaining thread extending out of paper, 11 x 8.5 inches, edition of 10, published by the Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia.