looking into artist books I came across bound : unbound, it is a members collective of artist made books, often exploring printmaking, lettering installation, painting and textiles.
Susie Wilson
Wilson explores print, collage and paint through the book structure, giving her freedom to explore a sculptural response to the themes she explores within her work, the hidden and the seen. She sees her work as deeply personal through the exploration on the hand held form revealing the hidden each time the page in turned, creating an intimate experience for the viewer.
“I am interested in this sense of revelation. Layers of translucent paper, stitched and cut into, obscure the forms and images creating a tension between the various areas reflecting the delicacy, fragility and subtlety of the subject.” Susie Wilson Book Artist Printmaker. 2020. Books. [online] Available at: <http://www.susiewilson.org/books.html> [Accessed 27 November 2020].
I am drawn to her work as she uses print to explore the ephemeral fragility of the hidden and seen, combines material qualities to create a interactive artist piece. The aim to create a personal connection to the viewer. This intrigues me and has made me consider what I want the purpose of my books to be or how they will portray a theme or a feeling.
I like the idea that the book form carries a sense of intimacy. This is the same feeling you get if you have a personal book, a journal or a diary. It is interesting how this ideas of privacy forces the reader to use an explorative way to move through the book. The use of the book structure effectively portrays this as the significance of a tactile personal object holds a sense of privacy for the reader.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 