DisBound is a bookbinding term that means to remove the book pages from its bindings. Disbound should not be confused with unbound, which, is a bookbinding term used to describe pages that were never bound to begin with. Disbound was also the title of my solo exhibition at Harcourt House
My books are disbound and immersed in hot beeswax. In this state, I can distort and manipulate the shape; apply additional objects, vintage dressmaker patterns or paper.
This series is a direct result of a breakthrough I had when I Burnt Down the House.

Uncommon commas, 14x5x4.5 inches Encaustic and zippers on books
Uncommon commas, 14x5x4.5 inches Encaustic and zippers on books

Henigman Bruce – Zip It, Beeswax, zipper, dressmaker patterns, book, 5.5″w x 5″h x 5″d
Henigman Bruce – Zip It, Beeswax, zipper, dressmaker patterns, book, 5.5″w x 5″h x 5″d

Blue Wave Over Luggage, 20.5x4x4.5 inches, Encaustic and found objects on books
Blue Wave Over Luggage, 20.5x4x4.5 inches, Encaustic and found objects on books

Laced, Beeswax, ribbon, book, , 8″w x 3″h x 5.25″d
Laced, Beeswax, ribbon, book, , 8″w x 3″h x 5.25″d

Zip ll, Encaustic medium and zipper on a book, 3.5″ x 8″ x 6″
Zip ll, Encaustic medium and zipper on a book, 3.5″ x 8″ x 6″

Henigman Bruce – The Point, Encaustic medium on books, 8″h x 9″w x 6″d
Henigman Bruce – The Point, Encaustic medium on books, 8″h x 9″w x 6″d

Henigman Bruce – A Fine Balance, Encaustic medium, oil, antique coins, wood, book, 4.5″h x 8″w x 4.5″d
Henigman Bruce – A Fine Balance, Encaustic medium, oil, antique coins, wood, book, 4.5″h x 8″w x 4.5″d