Saturday, July 16, 2011

Book Art Object - so close!

Despite the trip north earlier in the week; I have managed to get down to the studio each day we have been home and progress the little books for BAO.

My efforts would appear to be very timely as I received two more books in the mail this week from Alison and Carol.  Both very gorgeous and I'll post on them a bit later.

I have folded, glued, stuck, stitched and beaded my books. I have ended up with an edition of 18 which I find quite remarkable.  I only have to wrap and pack them and post them off on Monday - yee ha!

As I say in my note to the other makers...

Reflecting on the journey, this book has been a constant thought companion for nearly a year; with sketches made here and here, ideas and options tested and trialled. At times I thought I would never settle on an approach and get started; but bit by bit, I narrowed down the options and made decisions.

And...

The whole process was enjoyable, frustrating, perplexing and wonderful all at once and I can’t wait to do it all again!

Once I have sent them all off and given Australia Post and others enough time to deliver them across the country and over to Canada, I will give you a proper showing of the whole book. In the interim; here's a sneak peak of some of the bits. Enjoy!





11 comments:

  1. how incredibly enticing...
    can't wait to see it in full detail!

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  2. It seems that calligraphers and book artists are soooooo organised... and you are testament to this, Fiona. I look forward to the next photos.

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  3. F- these are looking good - love the detail. B

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  4. Yes, Fiona, you've struck familiar chords; I agonised for ages (too long, as I've yet to send mine out!)over form, content,material.
    But this, surely, is a part of the artistic seiving.

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  5. 18?!

    My! I have been working for a couple of weeks on 2 books!

    They look intriguing.

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  6. Ah Ronnie - its not like you ever tease right!?!?!

    Thanks N- little snippets can fire the imagination!

    Anna - I'm pleased you feel enticed - most of the BAO books have been revealed little by little haven't they?

    Hi Jo - I wonder if there is a link? I know I have to be super-organised for work and I also know that calligraphers are kind of structured...so perhaps that's the drawcard?

    Thanks B- some lovely little details there.

    Di - At some point I just have to decide on ONE thing, and then let the rest work it out from there; with this project it took me ages to commit to anything!

    Leslie - well yes, this seems to have taken a year to get to 18; and the idea of an edition is quite challenging; but also very satisfying. I hope you are enjoying your two books - that's how I usually make them too!

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  7. looks very exciting! so much hard work I can see.

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  8. ... and a delicious peek too! Lovely images, Fiona. I used to make many little books as a child. If only I had thought of adding beads!

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  9. Hi Abigail - I've been following your efforts - and there's a lot of hard work there too!

    Robyn - thanks; I kind of love the sneak peaks too. Beads are a new thing for me; but I think they work!

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