Aftertaste by Katya RekaSculptural book Aftertaste explores the notion of pain as a unifying human factor. Our ability to feel the pain of others makes us human. But when in pain, our pain becomes the center of our world. Pain is the most isolating experience for an individualwhen you are left to face the weakness of the body and mind. This book is constructed of 'pages' cast as tea cups from cotton and studded with cactus and metal needles. The 'pages' are bound with a