Altered book artist statement

Using complete sentences, compose an artist statement of at least one paragraph that addresses the following questions. My approach is to gut the pages entirely and use only the books cover. Its a collage, its an assemblage or sculpture, and its a painting and drawing that decorate the page of an already existing book. Made out of images and text from the book, the front displays the images of the endangered species with the back side showing the region the species are from. Altered book based on lewis carrols alice in wonderland. We are lucky to have the diversity we do in our country, and with. Discarded library tome, old cables and ball bearings, clipped letters from vintage sheet music, found paper, engraved plates, wood, plexiglass, screws. In this article i provide 28 guidelines to walk you through the process of writing your artists statement.

We had to alter the book to reflect the content of the interior. Malena created this altered book as a tribute to emily dickinson, one of her favorite writers. Inside youll find a variety of altered books ranging from those that started as childrens board books, to other sewnbinding books that have been used as the basis for painting, collage work, and found poetry. You may not find any words in my visual anthologies, the layers of symbolism reveal the story. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning. On march 3rd i will be teaching an altered book workshop in partnership with the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag at creekside community centre. See more ideas about book art, art journal inspiration and altered books. A great project for in session art therapy when i was in graduate school for art therapy, i had never heard of an altered book or seen one, and certainly it did not come up in my materials class. Here are some basic altered book directions to get your book ready. Digication eportfolio fairfield art by tricia thatcher,mindy montgomery,colleen larbes,julie staudt,kathrine clark,matt klaber,harmon lauren at fairfield high school. Created at playa, an art residency program in remote oregon, 2015 altered book. Original mixed media abstract tree collage art painting by sascalia.

Altered book, oil on primed paper, pigments, waxes, patinated brass. Repurpose old books destined for the recycling bin. This altered book of classic fairy tales was created during my art journal 365 project of 2014. These poems are common in alteredbook journals see here. Fun easy way to create a junk journal, smashboopk, art journal or glue book. Using scalpels, tweezers, and other such tools, dettmer often likens his bookmaking process to dissection. Only the original title remains, covers and contents altered for the new context. If youre an artist who doesnt know how to properly write your artists statement youre not alone. An altered book is a form of artwork that changes a book from its original form into something else. Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and paper crafting techniques including collage, journaling, rubber stamping, embellishing and scrapbooking. An altered book is simply a book that has been physically changed in some way.

Everything old is new again, at least this is the case for the 7th annual timpview altered book art competition. There is a symbiosis occurring each and every time. Endangered this piece was inspired by the book endangered species, africa by grolier education. Features articles and instruction on creating altered books. Cartoon by bill watterson, july 15, 1995 hey, that was a good artist statement. It is more than a scrapbook, since the additions change the original book into something else. Jan 21, 2014 stunning artists twisting our notion of book art. See more ideas about book art, altered book art and altered books. Jan 09, 2018 books undone i am honored to be part of the juried exhibition books undone. Artist statement when making altered works, i source my pages from discarded books found at the library or at the trans. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Altered book atlas du canada 1957, archival pigments, fixatives, oil on primed cover cloth. You can use any book youd like and any size that interests you. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. Altered books springfieldgreene county library district. Bird house, altered book, annie leibovitz in town, and new work. The book is altered through whatever means and media the artist chooses. Altered books the artists books showcase manuscript. See more ideas about book art, altered art and altered books. This generally means using the book s pages as a canvas on which to apply paint, collage or rubber stamping. Altered book art a collection of early work with altered books. The cover is worth 1 project grade and the inside pages are worth 2 project grades. Altered book art project a page taken from an old book, with certain words left uncovered by painting to create a found poetry style statement, then applied to a page in an old style type journalledger.

Art site including images of sculpture, paintings, mixed media and altered books. Nicholas jones, a melbourne based book sculptor, makes me forget the dusty smell of old books immediately. There are secrets that lie waiting inside every pair of closed covers, and a book must be touched no, demands to be touched in order for its mystery. While you can use the book for anything or theme you want, seth also shares his ideas for paper quilting, collage and markmaking as a starting point for your own altered book. Bird house, altered book, annie leibovitz in town, and new. Altered book art encore featuring nicholas jones posted on exploring the world of old paper my recent interview with nicholas jones, the altered book artist, was one of most wellreceived posts in recent memory. In the altered book video download, seth apter teaches you, and student cherie haas, how to create a cut and glued paper binding bar as the basis for your book.

Altered book, oil on primed cover, pigments, patinated brass holders. Generally using needle and thread for selfexpression, susan lenz works to articulate the accumulated memory inherent in discarded things. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. In addition to this new piece, i will also have cables thru ball bearings, another altered book, in the show. War included in the national handcrafted exhibition, rocky mount, nc. The altered book is a rapidly growing art form in which the artist creates the art that goes onto the page. It is not really a commonplace book, or an artists book. With technology, a new way of life has emerged at an astonishing speed. See more ideas about altered books, book art and altered book art. An altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, gold. Missing the point altered book art by jennifer hibbard altered book wendy schultz via tanyah payne via kim lance onto altered art projects book art, artist not found, exploring layering and poetry, could use a polish book to recreate this.

An altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups. Its a sentiment you dont hear very often, and yet its what we found ourselves saying after reading the statements below. We are lucky to have the diversity we do in our country, and with that comes vacations of all. Part bookbinding, part bibliovandalism, part mixedmedia collage, and part scrapbooking, the craft of altered books is becoming increasingly popular and recognized as the distinct art form it is. Altered books i alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology. The gallery at penn college pennsylvania college of. Because the good news is, in spite of selfconscious objections about writing, artists can recover their own words. Included in the national handcrafted exhibition, rocky mount, nc. And almost always, it was nonsensicala high turban or perhaps a wide sailor, festooned with a veil and generally sprouting a profusion of feathers.

Or what about here, in the unites states of america. To learn more about altered books, or to find inspiration for your own altered book art, visit the following links. Art talk with mary austin and donna seager april 27, 4pm, hamilton community center, next door to marinmoca 503 south palm drive, novato, 94949 the book becomes art at marinmocas 10th annual altered book exhibit and fundraiser. For them, the pages and their manipulation become the focal point of the piece.

The most common altered book art material is metal. Lynn skordals grand rapids 1937 an altered book exhibit on display in the university libraries at the university of south dakota features 46 pieces by 37 artists from canada, spain, romania and the u. Welcome to the third annual altered book art competition. The gallery at penn college is pleased to present a selection of artists. According to the international society of altered book artists, an altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. Write another paragraph justifying your selfevaluation score. The book can be painted on, cut, collaged, or otherwise modified. Remember that we talked about lots of possibilities for what. And almost always, it was nonsensicala high turban or perhaps a wide sailor, festooned with a veil and generally sprouting a profusion of feathers, folds and pleats. University libraries at usd presents altered book exhibition.

The women of the 40s seemed never to go anywhere without a hat. Oct 22, 2019 my curiosity has lead me around though, i have read about altered books, i have seen photos, i have even taken part in a project myself, by sending words and photos to an altered book artist, dear ardi in us. Paper collage on discarded books, finished with polyurethane varnish. Whether she was shopping in the daytime or attending the theater at night, she almost invariably had something on her head.

Artist statement 1 please give a brief, 1 paragraph statement about the subject matter of the proposed artwork. This book competition is where students receive books that have been withdrawn from the library collection because of age, outdated information or condition. It is often easier for people to take inspiration from the text on the page than to create their own poems from scratch. When artists contact me for a consultation thats one of the first projects on their wish list for me to help them with. The artist may add pockets and niches to hold tags, rocks, ephemera, or other threedimensional objects. Most altered book artists will utilize the existing book as a whole as the source material. Altered books are mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form or meaning by various processes like cutting, painting, tearing and collage. Altered book alice in wonderland print instant download last minute gift just print and frame this lovely print of a book i altered can be used as a postcard,card, or print for the wall 300dpi just download and print, use photo paper or a fine grade of paper works best, perfect for many uses. The available text is fun to use as the pages develop. Altered book art project a page taken from an old book, with certain words left uncovered by painting to create a found poetry style statement, then applied to a. The pre altered book is raw material, similar to clay or marble, to the artist who transforms books.

He also notes the exegetical dimensions of his practice. Susan lenz seeks a partnership with her materials, their purposes, values, and familiar associations. An altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps. This is a rare opportunity to take this type of workshop with me as i havent offered one in over three years. A page taken from an old book, with certain words left uncovered by painting to create a found poetry style statement, then applied to a page in an old style type journalledger.

Carving, sanding away, cutting, pasting, and painting over, the book artist uncovers objects hidden within the book structure, perhaps violating the text, but. Marins most unique art show features 180 original book art objects, crafted by artists who combine compelling messages. Dec 02, 2019 altered books are due on thursday, december 12th. My curiosity has lead me around though, i have read about altered books, i have seen photos, i have even taken part in a project myself, by sending words and photos to an altered book artist, dear ardi in us. Drawing from a background in psychology, my art practice focuses on the notion of the inner landscape. An altered book is a book that has simply been altered in some way.

Revealing the true spirit of your work guides artists, of all genres, on how to smoke out the relevant ideas they already possess about their art. The author herself a wellknown altered book artist takes the reader from very basic ideas and explanations, to much more advanced information. Since the pages are already filled, i dont feel any intimidation from the seemingly endless series of blank pages. I also finished up my piece for the upcoming invitational show. Repurpose old book covers and get seths tips for making it your own by adding decorative embellishments and words. Altered book art collection hope college digital commons. Then, using the rubric, evaluate your altered book, giving your book a score of one to five. My technique is in the margins of the dominant trend in altered book art. As a book is held and pages are turned, the reader and the book become one. This statement is helpful to the juror and may be included on the wall label alongside your artwork.

To enhance the viewers experience of your altered book, write an artists statement of a paragraph or two explaining your interpretive and artistic choices. A color and a cause at the textile museum, washington, dc. Annual book art competition lake superior state university. It features hand cut words of dickinsons poem, a book. Ball bearings thru cables presents the transformation from print to internet of a vital, industrial resource. In late 2007 i began to work in mixed media collage and spent the next two years developing a feel for techniques. I think too often we get set on traveling to new, exotic places and forget about the beauty and adventure offered in our own backyards.

In the picture on the left the last, c, is an example of a sewn. Feb 29, 2020 altered book art project a page taken from an old book, with certain words left uncovered by painting to create a found poetry style statement, then applied to a page in an old style type journalledger. Mosaic paper collage on altered book set on wood, finished with polyurethane varnish. Easy to make altered book, junk journal, art journal or. While it is certainly an altered book, i dont think it has the artistic connotation that the phrase usually implies. Artist statement for me, books are the most intimate of artwork. Its a collage, its an assemblage or sculpture, and its a painting. The book artist who alters books makes use of subtractive and additive techniques. Books undone i am honored to be part of the juried exhibition books undone. A couple of days ago i receive an interesting invitation from a local artist doni jordan. An altered book is a published book that has been changed into a new work of visual art through various art processes such as painting, drawing, collage, writing, and embellishment. Some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. Atlantabased book artist brian dettmers unique work we kill one, which marbl acquired in the fall of 2012, was altered from a copy of novelist t. This article examines how altered books can be used in art therapy with adolescents.

Blog page tells of current and upcoming art exhibits. Its best if you use a hard cover book that has a sewn binding. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The altered book art competition at timpview provo city. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as business and religion are combined. Books are discussed as an art canvas on which to provide stimulation. During all these years ive been wanting to make my own altered book. Highlights popular techniques used for making altered books. Altered books book sculpture, book art, altered book art.