A collection of early work with altered books.
In late 2007 I began to work in mixed media collage and spent the next two years developing a feel for techniques. My primary medium has always been film photography but as I worked more with a digital format I craved the satisfaction of creating work “hands-on”. In September 2009 I came across a wonderful book called, “New Directions in Altered Books” and suddenly a long neglected desire to work with books was reignited. It opened up a whole new world of artistic possibilities for me, around creating collage in three dimensions.
Creating altered book art is as much about the process as it is about experimenting with the materials I’ve used to create each work. I often start with a rough idea of something I wish to explore which can be inspired by the objects or materials I have on hand, or by ways in which I want to alter the pages of the book itself through cutting, folding, etc. The composition and material choices for each book evolves as I work on them, often over several days. Every altered book I complete is a one-of-a-kind handmade creation.
Looking For Signs of a Safe Return Home, 2009 (SOLD)
You're Only Prey If The Predator Sees You, 2009 (SOLD)
Constellation of the Great Bear, 2010 (SOLD)
The King of Beasts, 2010
Heralding the Dawn of a New Day, 2010
Gifts of the Goose, 2010
The Time Has Come to Leave the Past Behind, 2009
Close Your Eyes and Think About a Place You Want to Go, 2009
The Littlest Birds, 2010
The Dovecote, 2011
Let The World Speak For Itself, 2009 (SOLD)
The Butterfly Effect, 2009 (SOLD)
The Alchemy of Existence, 2010 (SOLD)
