Valerie Savarie, known for her altered book sculptures, is a mixed media artist living in Denver Colorado. She uses vintage books as the centerpiece of her artistic creations, reinventing them into unique pieces through cutting, carving, stitching and character illustrations, while also retelling the stories inside. She is also the owner of Valkarie Gallery in Lakewood's Belmar Urban center, which is now in their 10th year of business.