"IT" (is all about the) Books
Angela Thames
UK
Digital print of original Japanese Woodcut "The Birth of a Rupee" inspired by reading The Adventures of a Rupee by Helenus Scott 1792.
Currently I am artist in residence at Chawton House Library, Chawton, Hants
The library is housed in the stately home, once owned by Jane Austin's brother Edward Knight. It has over 15,000 mostly rare and 1st edition books, mainly written by English women writers from 1600-1830. The library is used as a rich resource for fellows worldwide who are studying literature of the long 18th Century.
My current work is based on the books written from an object's perspective, commonly referred to as "IT" books. I have read 7 books so far and I am producing a new collection of artists' books in response to my research.
An exhibition of my artists' books and the original books will be on display from 28th September to 28th October in the exhibition room at Chawton House Library. Chawton House Library and gardens are open to the public see www.chawtonhouselibrary.org for opening times.
The Bookmarks will also be available at Chawton House Library throughout the exhibition and house opening times.