The construction and form of the bookwork set it apart from ordinary mass market books. It is a craft object where content and form come together to create an artwork that can be admired for its physical beauty and engaged with by opening it up. Books can take our minds away from the present moment into the realm of imagination, memory and aspiration. Likewise the bookwork is a vehicle for thought and expression. This blog looks at the book as art and all things related to books.
Friday, 7 November 2014
the essential mark
Inspired by the graphic works of Mira Schendal I started making implusive bold marks with my other hand over the summer. I had broken my wrist and so could not write or draw with my dominant hand.
Encouraged by the feedback from other artists I am now experimenting with the idea of sequence:
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