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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Books, paper, letters, words...

I'm happy.

Books, paper, letters words - I've had  a happy few days playing around with these.

Today in the mail I received the catalogue for the show at 23 Sandy Gallery in Portland OR, USA.

I was thrilled and tickled to see a fragment of my book Fragile Gains on the cover and the postcard. How excitement!  The show looks stunning and I wish, oh wish, I could click my heels and head on over…





Over at the studio I have been playing with syringes and inks and paper, and writing letters and words.  I love the texture this is creating and am getting excited about the possibilities. Syringes make for more less-than-controlled letters and I kind of like the slightly random and wobbly and occasionally blobby version of events that occurs when I use them.




Barry and I are holding another Open Studio next month and I am working on a few "Peace in your pocket" books to have for sale then.  I am about half-way through overwriting "Peace is every step" on this page.



We will be open 10am - 4pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. More to follow!

They are good days when you get to play with words and letters and paper and books...

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10 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Congratulations on your work's success Fiona's. I am inspired by the syringe drawing and look forward all the more to returning to my own studio next month.
    best wishes
    - sus

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 21, 2014 at 9:58 PM

      Thanks Susan - I have really enjoyed letting go and seeing what happens. Good luck for your studio return!

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  2. Velma BolyardMay 21, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    huge congratulations, and yes, i agree about those good days.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks V - sometimes it's the simplest of things that lift your spirits and make you happy.

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  3. Helen MMay 21, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Congratulations on the success of your book 'Fragile Gains' Fiona. It seemed to be something special when you made it and it's wonderful to see you getting this recognition for it.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks Helen - I really do like this book and am pleased it has headed off…maybe to return, maybe not.

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  4. LAC EMP 2020May 22, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    You are on a creative roll at the moment aren't you? Everything you touch just seems to be flowing! Love the idea of syringes and ink.....going to a workshop this weekend where the artist involved is working with drills and ink on paper, making repetitive but beautiful marks. I shall report back as I see you as the sort of woman who might like to try this too!

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 27, 2014 at 7:36 AM

      Your workshop sounded amazing Lesley - did you get to play with power tools? It's fun to discover different applications and uses for things isn't it?

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  5. ValeriannaMay 22, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    A boatload of wonderful here! So great to see your book in print and that the photos capture the beauty and fragility.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 27, 2014 at 7:37 AM

      Thanks Valerianna - a bi tof this and bait of that for sure! The catalogue looks gorgeous and I am thrilled with how it has turned out. Go well.

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