After researching various artists and book binders I have found many have supportive work that sits alongside their artist books. This is something that has caught my attention as I dont have the materials or access I need to sew and make books. This isn’t too far from my skill set rather focusing on the material of paper in an alternative way.
As a result, I have decided to focus on paper manipulation and construction (this was initially discussed with my 1:1 with Ingrid). Moving Forward I want to concentrate on the ways I can manipulate my cotton paper and further combine the lichen that I had foraged. I want to explore ways I can make a sculptural form with paper. How far I can push the paper and how I can support it as well as what form it takes. This will be something I will have to explore through trial and error.
As soon as I can have access to the materials, I am keen to make an artist book that sits alongside the sculptural pieces.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 