fuckyeahbookarts:

Embroidered Book Sculptures by Betty Pepper

Betty Pepper is a textile/jewellery designer maker. In her effort to find that elusive something which makes an object desirable and somewhat ‘magical’ she explores different media and techniques in both two and three-dimensions. Her work is inspired by stories, memories, things from the past, over-hearings and misgivings.

“The ways in which time changes and decays objects interests me greatly and I like the notion that all things are ephemeral and constantly in a state of deterioration. My work often deals with stories from the dim and distant past. This is why I choose to work with faded colours. I like the way they look as if they have lived a little.”

fuckyeahbookarts:

Papercraft Seasons by Lizzie Thomas

“My work is an exploration of narrative, myth and metaphor. I am particularly interested in the use of symbol in fairytale and folklore and also write my own stories. I take inspiration from the use of wood and paper in Japanese spiritual life.”

fuckyeahbookarts:

They said a king once ruled the forest by Lizzie Thomas

“These pieces are inspired from researching the meaning of “the forest” and “the woodcutter” in fairytales. The forest in a fairytale is unique to each of us; we create it. I am currently writing my own tale about a woodsman that crafts his own forest from wood. Using traditional carpenters folding rulers I have created pieces that illustrate his efforts The pocket size rules spring up to create a shadowy forest that moves.”

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Paige Smith of A Common Name has been installing colorful geodes within the gaps of crumbling buildings and other public infrastructure on the streets of L.A. pulmonaire

I wish I had a gap someone could fill with geodes.

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fuckyeahbookarts:

Kristine Joy Mallari, The Calendar Series, mixed media, 2012

mydarkenedeyes:

The works of Gurbuz Dogan Eksioglu

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