Robin Canham
SIAST Wascana Campus Library, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
My bookmark examines the passing of time and libraries. Of course libraries and their services are constantly changing - we must always keep up with the technology and be aware of what our clients needs are. This bookmark showcases old up-cycled due date cards, representing old and outdated library ideas. The collaged clocks play homage to the passing of time and is layered with a handmade linocut stamp in the image of a rabbit with wings. This winged rabbit is a symbol inspired by the white rabbit in “Alice and Wonderland” - always late for an important date! In today’s modern world, libraries can’t afford be late, we need to strive ahead and make some (possibly radical) changes to our services…so with those wings we can fly into the future.
Robin became interested in the book arts while living in Toronto between 2005-07. She took a class from the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists’ Guild (CBBAG) and was hooked ever since. During the day, Robin is a Librarian at SIAST Wascana Campus Library in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. One of her highlights at the library so far has been creating a campus art gallery with rotating works from the many students, staff, and faculty, which are members of the campus community. Besides book arts, in her spare time she also enjoys gardening.
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