new works
1st September – 3rd October 2004
I have always loved books; reading and buying them, therefore it felt like a natural progression to make my own!
I started producing book art in my spare time and have gradually acquired a large variety of equipment and materials, which has ultimately led me to setting up my own studio space at home.
This exhibition is my third in 2004, a busy and exciting year. I am showing a variety of books, demonstrating my own development as a book artist over the last few years.
Initially my work was concerned with creating unusual books, often technically challenging, testing my abilities as an artist. Attending a short course on 'traditional book binding' however, provided me with much needed skills and confidence to further develop my contemporary work.
In my recent works, I explore designs (my 'strip' books), materials (driftwood and wire) and subjects: I base my stories on my relationships with and my observations of people and their reactions to their surroundings. I have lived in a variety of countries before settling in Scotland and have become intrigued by the similarities to be found all over the world. This common ground allows me to explore ideas, which I feel connects with a wide audience from different backgrounds and experience.
In my current work I use a combination of photography, printing, calligraphy and machine embroidery. Using my computer as a creative tool has become integral to the development of my artwork and I continue to explore the exciting possibilities this technology provides.
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