Shortess, George K.

This collection comprises artists’ books, exhibition catalogs, and literary fiction dating from the 1970s to the 1990s. It reflects a wide range of conceptual approaches to the book as a medium of artistic expression. The materials challenge conventional formats and explore experimental narrative, structure, and design. The collection was assembled by George Shortess—psychologist, professor, and artist—whose own artist books are also included.

· December 1990 an interactive exhibit about AIDS was on display at the Open Space Gallery in Allentown, PA. Part of the exhibit was to have viewers write down how they viewed AIDS. · The book is a collection of the viewers’ words on AIDS. · Black wooden(?) cover with metal fasteners and red paint

The words “I THINK” written in different variations for pages

The words of the title in different variations for pages. Spaced out, diagonal, in blocks.

The word “Mental” written in different variations for pages

· The word “Neural” in different variations for pages. Spread out. Diagonal, in a block, etc.

· A paper written about the scientific and intuitive ways of knowing about art and art information. · Includes pictures of artwork and installations

Collection of documents, publications and photographs documenting the Pratt Lab at Lehigh University. Pratt Lab was a psychology experiment laboratory was funded by Pratt Foundation. Contains black and white photographs, 38 file folders of equipment description, manuals of apparatus, Prof. Jenkins reprints of artcles, and Munsell Book of Color.

The word “SYSTEM” is written in different variations

· An explanation of Shortess’ career in the arts and incorporating the neural science behind creating artworks about that