Artists’ Books
An artists’ book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the form or function of a ‘book’ as inspiration. It is the artistic initiative, seen in the imagery, choice of materials, creation process, layout and design that makes it an art object.
I started using the format of an ‘unfolding page’ firstly as a way of recording when I was out walking and drawing in the landscape. It seemed to make sense that a record of experience that happened over time should also use a format that mirrored this, creating long, panoramic style drawings that couldn’t be seen all at once, but grew section by section as I moved from place to place.
This sketchbook work evolved into making artists’ books as objects in their own right which became more complex and layered using original monotype print collage and different media to build the imagery and narrative.
I love that this format allows the viewer to travel through the work, gradually unfolding the visual story like a long walk or good daydream that can be returned to time after time.
Land walk Volume 7
Inspired by my walks and many hours spent drawing and daydreaming in the sand dunes at Gwithian, Cornwall.
This book is comprised of four monotype prints collaged together into one continuous strip. I then worked over this using charcoal and graphite, adding small elements to add interest and transition the imagery and story from one section to another.
I also used repurposed book pages for the covers, which makes it feel more ‘booky’ and also helps the work stand on its own once unfolded.
7.5 x 10cm folding out to 100cm.
£245
Land walk Volume 8
Inspired by my walks and many hours spent drawing and daydreaming in the sand dunes at Gwithian, Cornwall.
This book is comprised of four monotype prints collaged together into one continuous strip. I then worked over this using charcoal and graphite, adding small elements to add interest and transition the imagery and story from one section to another.
I also used repurposed book pages for the covers, which makes it feel more ‘booky’ and also helps the work stand on its own once unfolded.
7.5 x 10cm folding out to 100cm.
£245
Land walk Volume 9
Inspired by my walks and many hours spent drawing and daydreaming in the sand dunes at Gwithian, Cornwall.
This one is full of tiny details and is comprised of three monotype prints collaged together into one continuous strip. I then worked over this using graphite, adding small elements to add interest and transition the imagery and story from one section to another.
I also used repurposed book pages for the covers, which makes it feel more ‘booky’ and also helps the work stand on its own once unfolded.
7.5 x 10cm folding out to 100cm.
£235
Land walk Volume 2
Inspired by my walks and many hours spent drawing and daydreaming in the sand dunes at Gwithian, Cornwall.
Monotype prints collaged into sections and worked over using charcoal, graphite and chalk.
11cm unfolding to approximately 150cm. On a base of 300gsm Heritage paper.
Land walk Volume 3
This one is an inland journey, inspired by the trees, wild hedge rows and open spaces of the countryside.
Monotype prints collaged into sections and worked over using charcoal, graphite and chalk.
11cm unfolding to approximately 150cm. On a base of 300gsm Heritage paper.
The story below Vol 2
Back to my London roots getting into the lines, shapes and perspectives of the city.
Re-purposed hard back book covers. Graphite, ink, chalk and acrylic paint.
Covers 8 x 6cm unfolding to approximately 72cm. On a base of 300gsm Snowdon paper.
The story below Vol 4
Back to my London roots getting into the lines, shapes and perspectives of the city.
Re-purposed hard back book covers. Graphite, ink, chalk, found collage and acrylic paint.
Covers 8 x 6cm unfolding to approximately 72cm. On a base of 300gsm Snowdon paper.
