Past Resident

Christopher Kardambikis

mixed media, print-making, book art

“I have a habit of exploring places through books and bookstores. Actually, no. This is more severe than a habit.’ I sleep with a small pile of books in my bed. I never leave the house without one book on my person; when traveling, I will pack 5 books in my suitcase, forgetting “essentials” for a long weekend away. I have purchased the same book over and over again, not to read myself but to gift to someone – even if I don’t know to whom. I buy books I know that I may not read but I know I will want to have near me.”