So today we got to select the winner in the give-away. Barry and I were sitting down watching some netball on television and I asked him to choose a number between 1 and 13 (the number of comments I had received about the give-away). He randomly said "6" so I went back and counted in order who was the sixth person to comment, and the winner is...
Valerianna!
Congratulations Valerianna, and please email me a postal address so I can pack and pop the print in the post to you!
Other news at this end is that I entered three books into the East Gippsland Gallery's Books...beyond words - revolution exhibition. It involves a selection process and I am thrilled that all three were selected!
The notion behind this exhibition is that they were "looking for entries which revolutionise the form of the book beyond conventional physical and conceptual boundaries". At first I really wasn't sure that I had made too many books which met that criteria, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought these books might be suited:
Dark is hard...
Here is what I wrote about it:
Sometimes we face darkness, sometimes life is hard. This book contains such darkness, and to preserve it, honour it, and yet contain it somehow it has been wrapped tightly and shut. The thin thread of white offers hope…
You may recall earlier blog posts about its creation here and here.
Peace is every step...
Metal books speak of strength and perseverance. They act as sculptural reminders to the power of the book and the messages contained within. The message of peace is steadfastly sustained by this book.
The Unbearable whiteness...
Some of its developmental story can be found here and here and here.
Maybe three will be my lucky number!
Valerianna!
Congratulations Valerianna, and please email me a postal address so I can pack and pop the print in the post to you!
Other news at this end is that I entered three books into the East Gippsland Gallery's Books...beyond words - revolution exhibition. It involves a selection process and I am thrilled that all three were selected!
The notion behind this exhibition is that they were "looking for entries which revolutionise the form of the book beyond conventional physical and conceptual boundaries". At first I really wasn't sure that I had made too many books which met that criteria, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought these books might be suited:
Dark is hard...
Here is what I wrote about it:
Sometimes we face darkness, sometimes life is hard. This book contains such darkness, and to preserve it, honour it, and yet contain it somehow it has been wrapped tightly and shut. The thin thread of white offers hope…
You may recall earlier blog posts about its creation here and here.
Peace is every step...
Metal books speak of strength and perseverance. They act as sculptural reminders to the power of the book and the messages contained within. The message of peace is steadfastly sustained by this book.
The Unbearable whiteness...
The summer of 2012 brought much rain to our home in Maleny and many mornings we awoke to a white-out, where the mist and cloud covered us and the valley below and we could not see the back fence. As a way of finding something to enjoy in this relentless weather, on these mornings I would choose a paint chart colour that matched the whiteness. I discovered so many whites, and recorded the first six months of the year in a book.
This book is a form of weather chart and recording and allows interaction and selection of the various shades of white.
Some of its developmental story can be found here and here and here.
Maybe three will be my lucky number!
three completely varied and wonderful books showcasing your talent. I think three is a VERY lucky number. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan - They are all quite different aren't they?
DeleteFiona I have a feeling that if you had entered 5 books they would have selected 5. Each book has it's own charm. Congratulations!
ReplyDelete... and congratulations to Valerianna!
Thank you Robyn - It was interesting to see if I made books that weren't so bookish; and I discovered I do! Yes, it's good to know the print is headed to Valerianna. Go well.
DeleteVery lucky indeed and so thought-provoking ...
ReplyDeleteHi Charlton - thanks - and they are all telling quite different stories...
DeleteThese are wonderful books, I wasn't following your blog when you did these, I just love the first two, the metal one reminds me of Anselm Kiefer's work, one of my favourite artists,
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie- I'm glad you enjoyed them, they are all different, yet reflective of parts of me.
DeleteWonderful works all three of them; congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna!
DeleteTalk about different techniques! These are so dissimilar...but all beautiful. Congrats to your lucky winner too.
ReplyDeleteIt's weird isn't it Jo - how each of them is a bit like me, yet they are all so varied!
DeleteGreat books, and LUCKY ME!! I was so surprised to see my name when I first clicked on your blog... I was confused, until I read along and remembered. I've been so full of allergy ocean-head that my memory seems shot! So, again,
ReplyDeletelucky me, thank you!!
Hi Valerianna - so glad you worked your way thru the head-fog and are happy! I shall pop it in the post soon I promise.
DeleteCongratulations to Valerianna! Three most interesting and beautiful books,Fiona, not sure which is my favourite. As I looked at each I though that was the one, but they are all so different... I hope three is your lucky number, too, and that you scoop the pool!
ReplyDeleteOh how cool - to scoop the pool Carol! I doubt that will happen, but it feels good to have had three accepted!
DeleteCongratulations Fiona, all 3, that's terrific! I just LOVE "Dark is Hard"
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz - in the end it is a piece I am very happy with. It was hard, such a difficult piece to work with, but I found a resolution that worked for me. Go well.
ReplyDeletecongratulations, fiona - you chose 3 very good representations of your explorations into conceptual book art. i am fond of all of them.
ReplyDeleteand congratulations, v!
Thanks MJ - they are all different yet do suggest the non-book I think, yet retain their bookishness enough for me!
DeleteWho could doubt all three would be selected. So different yet they all speak with your voice Fiona. Congratulations
ReplyDeleteThanks Lesley - I definitely could doubt! Still, its nice that they are all there together.
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