Bookworms Mural in Paul M. Scott Library
Initial Sketch & Ideation with location specific details
Finalized Sketch
Transferring the idea to the space
First brushstrokes!
First round of painting - Artist included
Second round of painting
Third round of painting
Third round of painting - Artist included
Third round of painting - Artist surprised
Fourth round of painting
Signing the mural after doing the finishing touches!
The final product!
Artist with final piece
The opening reception - Artist included
The opening reception
The opening reception - with Artist’s thanks
This mural is dedicated to both Book Worms, the book club I Co-President with one of my dearest friends, and to the library itself, which inspired me to read more, to discuss my love of books and stories with others, and helped me further involve myself in my college’s community.
The Paul M. Scott Library is a place where people come to be inspired, to be cared for, and to find joy in the ever fascinating world of books. I sought to give the gift of artwork to this library, in return for all that it has given me.
- Marissa Rappaport
The Feast of Fulfillment
The Feast of Fulfillment was an event hosted in the Paul M. Scott Library by the artist to celebrate the gathering of creative minds, and to cultivate a good experience for their college community.
They made six kinds of bread from scratch within 24-36 hours of the event. The event began with the artist and their cohort setting the table. The artist then invited their guests to take a seat at the table, and performed three readings revealing their intentions behind the work. One of these readings titled “What does ‘fulfillment’ mean to me?” ends as follows:
“Right now, ‘fulfillment’ is being able to share these stories with you, sharing this food that I’ve spent months perfecting the recipes for, and hosting this event in the space that has always been my home on campus.” - Marissa Rappaport
The event was a great success! A variety of artists gathered together and broke bread with one another. In fact, so much bread was broken that not a single crumb remained by the end of the event…
Edible Bread Sculptures
The artist is an avid baker, and often makes a variety of foods from scratch. They have recently incorporated this skill into their practice as they began hosting events and feasts. The artist seeks to use these events as a means of connecting with people, and creating positive experiences for those who attend.
“Sharing food is very similar to making artwork for others to view, as it offers a way to connect with people on a fundamental level.” - Marissa Rappaport