Fiona and I have now opened the first books in our collaboration, there have been plenty of smiles and appreciation of each others work and intense interest in our individual interpretations of the title. The diversity of the two books is a joy and demonstrates the wide spectrum within the definition of the term ‘Artists’ Books’
See also – www.paperponderings.blogspot.com www.fionadempster.com
My first book is called ‘Shape defines Purpose’
Although I had used a similar format before, this book has a different arrangement of folds, the idea sprang from laying out some of my textiles to photograph, the lace lies flat on the table with a series of folds which gives it life. In many ways this first book was a way of working my way into the project. See here
The needle lace dates from 1680’s, it is English and made from fine linen thread. I designed a plate, inspired by the lace, the same length as the lace, 50cm.
The paper is Somerset 250 gsm
Size 9.5cm high by 50cm
Cover is painted and mono printed paper with an appliquéd printed machine stitched Baroque motif made from a Braille paper print
End paper is Japanese paper, from Fiona, which I had painted and with the text of the title written through it.
Here is the book from Fiona which I am sure she will write about to explain fully the ideas and processes that she went through. I have explored the different arrangements of the cards, reading the text in different ways and popping the cards back into their linen bag.
An interesting beginning to working together across the miles.
Annwyn Dean 