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12/09/2005: "Literary and Art Book is a worthwhile venue for artist Exhibitions"
Art Expos of all types, and no matter where they are held, while seeming to benefit artists with displays of works, have in reality become the latest tool for individual art dealers and large corporate collectors to "TRADE" in the vast stores of printed matter in which they are so heavily invested over the last 40 or so years and which fill their store rooms and look alike galleries throughout the world.
There is no excitement for the artists in any of this as the work was sold so long ago by dealers to dealers to collectors and patrons and back to dealers again and there is no money available anywhere for any artist.
We have been pioneers in the print business having had published many editions of original signed and numbered lithographs over the last 30 years and large editions of print reproductions of original paintings and serigraph editions as well. We have shown and had booths and presented in our own booths and those of various dealers and galleries and been in many and various expos over the years all over the world including the Brussel World Fair, and the story is always the same. Dealers refreshing their larders by trading down or up with existing stocks and with nary a cent in sight. The costs of this luxurious display are exorbitant.
Until of course the last days when the public is usually allowed and they come armed to fill their arms and walls with whatever they can get their hands on. There is the perk. The FINAL EXPOSURE. The "getting rid of the last of that artist's prints" thank god, and for the artist who has taken a booth, a cleansing of inventory, time to make more art.
The same thing holds true for the trade fair that is Book Expo. Naturally when we launched our publishing business Sable Publishing we envisioned a huge booth and loads of book signings for our select authors.
Father and Child, Original Lithograph, signed and numbered by Hyacinthe Kuller Baron issued in early 1970's and shown in the film "Secretary" in 2004.
As veterans of expos and after attending the Book Expo in LA we were horrified at the "feeding frenzy" of book store owners filling empty suitcases with signed copies of the newest books and for FREE! Give away enough books and you have a best seller.
Publishers can do that, give books away that is, to libraries, bookstores, art supply stores, gift shops, art patrons, collectors. The list goes on. The venues are unique and varied and can be accompanied by actual exhibits of works. A book is, after all, relatively inexpensive compared to a work of art. A book therefore becomes the most excellent purview for exposure for an artist. 
Book cover design and original painting by Hyacinthe Kuller Baron
Many of my original paintings grace the covers of published books, creating a lasting gallery exhibition being shown in many and varied venues.
That is of course the thinking behind the ART and HUMAN NATURE COLLECTION, A Literary and Art Book. It is a permanent record of an artist's exhibition. This book will be available at all times on the internet at booksellers like Barnes and Noble and any artist can always arrange a book signing and art show at any book store or gift store or restaurant and the books can be ordered by the venue directly from the small publisher.
We cannot urge artists strongly enough to consider being published in a book like the annual Art and Human Nature Collection. We figured it out, and dollar for dollar, this is one of the best ways for an artist to gain needed exposure at minimal expense. The book contains biographical material, artist's statements and direct links.
Join a world wide roster of artists who have already signed on to make this annual book collection a treasured exhibition for art lovers, collectors and art patrons.
The date to submit to be invited to contribute your work has been extended to January 23, 2006. If you haven't looked into this opportunity you will find details on www.barongallery.com.
Works in progress, oil paintings on canvas in studio, by Hyacinthe Kuller Baron 
The Ice Priest Sculpture and Hyacinthe Kuller Baron on a label for the CD In Search of Ancient Spirit, the 15 film documentary of an artistic journey.
We look forward to seeing you at the book signing during the opening art event at the Spring Series March 17-24th AWE ART WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES RETREAT at the Baron Conservancy in 2006.
A $250.00 prize is offered and a 5% discount is offered to wwar.com and absolutearts.com portfolio artists as well as assistance awards for the Art and Human Nature Collection and other art projects being developed at the Baron Conservancy.
Any input, contribution, ideas are welcome. Please contact me at hyacinthe@barongallery.com.
