Dear Diane,
During Printed Matter's inaugural LA Art Book Fair, artist Sameer Reddy staged a durational performance, titled Bibliomancer. Participants had the opportunity to receive an energetic blessing, or to have a book of their choosing blessed with Reiki Tummo energy. A critical riff on the cult of personality that surrounds artists, authors and healers, the performance offered a chance for a more mutual relationship between artist and public, rather than the kind of ego-based interaction that distinguishes the typical book signing.
Another plus – getting infused with Reiki Tummo feels like getting high, which is an experience that most book signings don't offer.
You can see more of Sameer's work at his website.
And if you're in New York City, you can make an appointment for a private healing performance at his Transformance Center, in Tribeca.
