tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post3560447105807127011..comments2024-03-18T05:24:37.673+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: The next stage in the danceFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-20907748615825909252013-04-29T03:26:51.273+10:002013-04-29T03:26:51.273+10:00As I said to Susan on her blog, the complementary ...As I said to Susan on her blog, the complementary color palette is the kinship between these "sisters of different mothers". These are delightful and rich. I keep looking and looking, continuing to find tiny delights for the eye. Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-22886831537852926712013-04-29T00:23:42.531+10:002013-04-29T00:23:42.531+10:00This is such a wonderful collaborative piece. I si...This is such a wonderful collaborative piece. I simply love all the possible combinations of pattern. Before I had finished reading, I got to the same conclusion as the two of you, and was reminded of the small, square puzzle games where there is a grid with one piece missing and one has to move the pieces around to make a picture. There is an actual picture and you have to complete it. In your case, there are any number of solutions, love that!Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-23174349012495757382013-04-28T20:43:47.917+10:002013-04-28T20:43:47.917+10:00Hi Annie - thanks. The black and white are quite s...Hi Annie - thanks. The black and white are quite stunning aren't they? And strong. I would be mesmerised by them on the floor I think and probably run into something! I love the joy of the multiple arrangements and the hours of entertainment. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-49242148950910387352013-04-28T20:34:07.989+10:002013-04-28T20:34:07.989+10:00These are great. How to choose what works best? I ...These are great. How to choose what works best? I love the black and white ones best. I'm imagining a floor covered in your squares. Let's hope no-one opens the door too suddenly - or maybe that might give another arrangement.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878102599430407759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-38543008295962004442013-04-28T15:43:48.166+10:002013-04-28T15:43:48.166+10:00Hi Di - what a great analogy. It seems apt given t...Hi Di - what a great analogy. It seems apt given the look of the pieces as well as the process. Some of those re-scheduled trips lead to great adventures, and possibilities as does this wee book unbound. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-50509557924376859562013-04-28T15:41:32.168+10:002013-04-28T15:41:32.168+10:00Yes indeed Jo - my mind was totally boggled! Glad...Yes indeed Jo - my mind was totally boggled! Glad you agree with us, neither of us planned it that way it just kind of evolved....Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-64008251307067012252013-04-28T15:39:57.879+10:002013-04-28T15:39:57.879+10:00Hi Lisa - each and every collaboration has been di...Hi Lisa - each and every collaboration has been different, not simply because we aim to collaborate differently, but the subject matter or the pages lead us in new directions each time it seems. There were sooooo many possibilities and I am rather pleased we have chosen not to select just one, it would seem so unfair for all the other beautiful ones!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-7034959195530001762013-04-28T15:37:34.732+10:002013-04-28T15:37:34.732+10:00Hi Lesley, glad you enjoyed the combinations, and ...Hi Lesley, glad you enjoyed the combinations, and oh yes, what a great jumping off point for prints! Funny how the unbound book became the right decision for us, and yes we are contemplating perpsex for the box, just not sure what style just yet. Go well.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-2421577986479353352013-04-28T15:30:19.524+10:002013-04-28T15:30:19.524+10:00Hi Charlton - the paper was heavy duty to start wi...Hi Charlton - the paper was heavy duty to start with, I'll need to check with Susan what she thinks it was, so we didn't need to strengthen it at all, yet you can see how sturdy they are having taken embossing, tea rusting and other marks.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-60530267164707874802013-04-28T08:00:19.792+10:002013-04-28T08:00:19.792+10:00The first thought in my mind was that of the confu...The first thought in my mind was that of the confusion of altered routes. Detours. Re-scheduled flights.All the new possibilities that we don't consider when we plan from A to B.<br />A more interesting journey and, like this, best unfettered, I think.dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-68153943524148909032013-04-28T05:41:00.548+10:002013-04-28T05:41:00.548+10:00The mind boggles!...so many possibilities. The dec...The mind boggles!...so many possibilities. The decision to remain unbound makes absolute sense to me.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-79463323592758519702013-04-28T00:41:22.314+10:002013-04-28T00:41:22.314+10:00Indeed ... will post on my blog if anything useful...Indeed ... will post on my blog if anything useful transpires. I'm thinking interactive and had a thought as tiles would need to be strong - how did you strengthen each page? It looks like it might have been foam core board (may not be called that in Australia). Any help would be greatly appreciated.Charlton Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052815242463837033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-13054510976271229212013-04-27T21:47:19.776+10:002013-04-27T21:47:19.776+10:00It always feel like such a privilege to get a glim...It always feel like such a privilege to get a glimpse into these collaborations with Susan. This time, I could feel your 'exhaustion settling in' as you explored the many possibilities! And I have to say, as the images of your first (non)/arrangements (i.e. random) appealed to me most of all, I can understand how you ended up at the decision to allow the limitless flexibility to remain an important part of the work. Enjoy the box-making stage!Arzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-86929376642996515132013-04-27T20:57:15.293+10:002013-04-27T20:57:15.293+10:00You won't be surprised that I looked at each o...You won't be surprised that I looked at each one and thought what marvellous things they were in their own right but also what tremendous starting points for prints they would make. Leaving them unbound is a good call and I feel like they need some sort of transparent box so that they can always be on view. I know you both will find the perfect solution for their final display with the same intuitive collaboration you've so eloquently described above.LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-65704760989738360102013-04-27T20:41:51.049+10:002013-04-27T20:41:51.049+10:00Hmmm Charlton, nice thoughts! What fun to contrib...Hmmm Charlton, nice thoughts! What fun to contribute a two sided tile or two and see what the final mosaic looks like??Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-69837399962751176332013-04-27T20:40:53.746+10:002013-04-27T20:40:53.746+10:00Hi Carol- you know exactly how we felt and how tri...Hi Carol- you know exactly how we felt and how tricky it would be to decide. I am no mathematician but I know there must be thousands of oodles of possible combinations and my brain almost melts thinking my way thru them. I like that the books can be read or written in so many ways - glad you do too!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-84451156952525626002013-04-27T20:37:26.606+10:002013-04-27T20:37:26.606+10:00ooh spooky! I enjoyed recreating that sense of pla...ooh spooky! I enjoyed recreating that sense of play and variations, combinations, permutations we had in your studio. When I first saw your thumbnail image I thought you had bound the book! Laugh. There is a heightened sense of drama in your photos - amazing how the black background creates a sense of mystery whereas mine appear fresh and innocent in a way. A great place to have gotten to...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-90661624608958314382013-04-27T19:51:49.243+10:002013-04-27T19:51:49.243+10:00As I commented on Tracemarks - such a clever idea ...As I commented on Tracemarks - such a clever idea - and one for a wider collaboration, perhaps. I can feel a series of Roman Tesserae for a future group exhibition in Roman Cirencester coming on ....Charlton Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052815242463837033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-54439003451247088332013-04-27T18:46:40.423+10:002013-04-27T18:46:40.423+10:00As I scrolled down and each beautiful variation ca...As I scrolled down and each beautiful variation came into view I kept thinking - oh this is the best - then - no I like this too...<br />I am delighted that the book will remain one with many stories. <br />A beautiful book. Art Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278950159370807683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-2815910871204208542013-04-27T17:03:27.851+10:002013-04-27T17:03:27.851+10:00I think we posted almost at the same time! Am so ...I think we posted almost at the same time! Am so glad you showed so many photographs of various combinations ..... they really look marvellous and do reinforce why we are going to leave this as an unbound book. In comparison, my post was short and not nearly as interesting!! Thanks for making the collaboration so unexpectedly delightful. xsusan bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039648113517753032noreply@blogger.com