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| “The Red Necklace” by Barbara Barnes Allen Mixed media (book art) $175 |
As I’ve mentioned in the past, my mother is a librarian. I grew up surrounded by and delighting in books. She started reading to me early and I carried on the tradition with my children. Even after she retired from her job as a school librarian, she took on and continues to serve as a librarian for the retirement community where she lives. So it’s not surprising that I’m fascinated with book arts.
The idea of combining three of my most favorite things- books, textiles and art- delights me. I do work on art journals, although I haven’t spent a lot of time combining textile into them yet, I’m sure I will in the future. And, although I haven’t yet forayed into making my own paper, it is something I’d like to play with in the future (being yet another type of fiber!)
Today I went to a fabulous exhibit at the Schack Center for the Arts in Everett, WA, called “The Creative World of Book Arts.” I hope you’ll enjoy seeing some of these wonderful pieces!
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| Display of Barbara Barnes Allen’s wonderful handmade books (foreground) at the Schack Art Center |
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| “Marilyn” by Lisa JonesMoore (from side) Metal, photos, paper, mixed media NFS |
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| “Marilyn” by Lisa JonesMoore (front) Metal, photos, paper, mixed media NFS |
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| “Marilyn” by Lisa JonesMoore (back) Metal, photos, paper, mixed media NFS |
There was an entire wall of these large sculptural pieces (generally 2-4 feet in diameter) which I thought must have been a different exhibit… from afar they looked like wood carved into rounds like a cross-section of a tree. I was sure surprised when I moved in for a closer look!
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| Sculpture by Ellen Jane Michael made of books |
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| Sculpture by Ellen Jane Michael made of books |
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| Close-up of side of book Sculpture by Ellen Jane Michael |
I’ll share more of these (and perhaps some of my art journals) soon!
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