AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINA ART
Open Edition Magic Star – Kaleidoscope bindery
Hemptone and Red River paper
TROPHIED
H-13”x W-5’xD-3.5”, closed with slipcase
Lama Li, Epson, Mixed Media paper, Hahnemuhle Velour paper, Edition 9
LET GO #2
Let Go is a statement that expresses the need to approach life in a positive manner by assessing relationships in the context of your mental wellbeing.
Pop-Up
Wings
Acknowledging the endangerment of the Monarch butterflyPoem- The Butterfly’s Day — Emily Dickinson
H- 7.5” x W- 6” x 1.5” carousel with slipcase
transparent film, Lama Li paper, ribbon, Red River paper
On the Brink
ON THE BRINK was created to express the urgent
call for the pangolin’s survival. Pangolins are the world’s
most trafficked mammal. They are poached mainly for their
scales which are highly prized for medicinal purposes in China
and Vietnam.
H- 12”x W-8”x D-2.5” Printed on BFK Rives,
Water Colour and Lama Li paper, paint.
Slipcase
Quilters
Edition of 10
Flexagon/popup created to acknowledge the unknown and marginalized women of the 19th century.
Bird of Paradise Quilt Top, unidentified, 1858-1863
Log Cabin Throw, Harriet Rutter Eagleson, 1874-1880
String Quil, unidentified, 1920-1940
Center Star Crazy Throw, Mary Ann Crocker Hinman, 1880-1890
Save the Rhinos
Origami and Flag book. Edition of 5
H-13.5” x 7.5”x 3” with slipcase Canson MiTeinte, Lokta origami,Strathmore watercolor, Lama Li paper
Three origami rhinos , a giraffe and 3 wildebeests walk the grasslands of
Africa while poachers and environmental issues threaten their existence.
Migration
Origami and accordion book ,H-17.5” x W-9” closed , edition of 4
This book is constructed as a plea to save the animals of Africa
from poaching and destruction of habitat due to climate change and
encroachment.
Comprised of a Zebra wheel, 4 elephants, 2 giraffes, 4 wildebeests and 1 rhino
2 trees 6 lions
printed on Epson paper.
Elephant hide paper, lokta paper and canson mi teinte, Strathmore watercolor paper
Slipcase made from Lama Li paper
Licensing
Edition of 8 Series#1
LICENSING, a Flag book, created to depict the voices of Americans.
The combinations of symbols, letters and numbers present a word puzzle to communicate in a unique language.
Epson glossy paper, Canson Mi Teintes paper, H-11.5″ x W-5″ D-1″ with slipcase
Excess in Moderation
This carousel ,origami book is constructed as an expression of living life to the fullest while being aware of its complexities. Art Nouveau and Japanese origami are combined to depict images of butterflies, carp and peacocks.
5 pages with quotes placed in the interior. Printed with Origami and Red River paper. Slipcase is made with Lama Li paper
W-5.5” H-8.75”x D- 1”closed Edition of 10
Boy With Dancing Feet
Boy with Dancing Feet was created to acknowledge the talent and courage
shown by male dancers to pursue their passion.
Pop-up , digitally printed on Epson Matte.
Lama Li and laminate paper.
H-10.5” x W-7.5”x D- 1” closed
Edition of 8
Save the Elephants
Save the Elephants was designed to bring awareness of their struggle as
the population is rapidly declining due mainly to poachers.
Origami Lokta, Canson Mi Teinte, Lama Li, Elephant Hide and Washi paper.
H-5.25” x W- 13.5” x D-1.25” closed
Edition of 4
Resiience 3
Resilience was created to express the many forms of research and assistance the artist sought in the face of adversity. A look into the health of mind and body.
Accordion, explosion pop-up with a hidden pocket for origami carp. Printed on Stygian ,Canson Mi Teinte, Japanese origami and Washi papers. White gel pen. Slipcase made from Lama Li paper.
New England Gravestones
The images and epitaphs inscribed on the tombstones reflect the Puritan soul and express their unique art
Unique, coptic bound
Drypoint, fiber dyes printed on Epson paper
vellum, BFK Rives 9”x7”x1”
The Catamount Book
The tunnel book reveals the history of the catamount that is listed as extinct in Vermont.Included is a story of the last sighting in The Standard, December 1, 1881
Tunnel, pop-up H-7.4” H-10” x 1” closed with slipcase
printed on BFK Rives, Epson Matte, Red River papers.
Origami transparent and Lama Li papers.
Edition of 4
Lotus Harbour
The folds represent traditional patterns from Edo craftsmen
Origami designed book covered in Genji cloth.
The book is made as a remembrance of my experience
living in Okinawa. It is a collaborative work. Victoria Crain
created the haiku which describes our reverence for our Earth.
Digitally printed on Epson Matte
Japanese Washi paper, and Book cloth
4.5”x4.5”x1” open edition
Triple-Decker
The interweaving accordion book represents Triple-decker houses which were built in the United States to accommodate newly arrived immigrant workers and their familes. The apartments are decorated with textiles, fabric and tiles that are visually integrated with those of other ethnic families signally a wide range of diversity.
Triple -decker was printed on Lama Li, Strathmore, and Epson digital papers.
Closed size is 10”x 6” x 1.5”. Comes with covered case. Edition of 15
Jazz Modern
Flexagon that portrays the Art Deco designs from early 20th century.
4.5”x 10.5’ x 10.5”, Epson digital ,Canson Mi Teintes and Lama Li papers.
Edition of 25
Wardrobe Chronicles
An installation that describes through dress, and stories the crimes endured by women globally. Small books, scarf, and 15 female figures housed in a closet, cork, box.
Epson Radiant White Watercolor paper, cotton, vellum, Canson Mi Teintes, cork paper 12”x 6” x 6”
Edition of 4
Home Sweet Home
The Quilts of Gee’s Bend
These remarkable works of art are made by women who live in a rural African, American community in Alabama. Their quilt making tradition dates back four generations. The goal was to improvise upon designs that had already been made in order to create a truly unique composition. Materials such as old clothes, cornmeal sacks, corduroy, denim jeans including the inside pockets for darker colors and any fabric that fit the color palette were used .
Flexagon Book
printed on Epson and Strathmore paper
H-3.5” x W 8.5” x D- 8-5” Edition of 25
The Urn Book
The book is a repository of drypoint urn images and epitaphs from the era of Puritan tombstone engravings.
Designed with continuous hinge and 3 cover fold
BFK Rives, Japanese paper 12.5”x12.5”x 20”
Edition of four
Too Much Order
Too Much Order is a fable about fear inhibiting one’s actions. The characters are Mr.& Mrs. Scaredy-Pants.
Made from collaged monotypes.
Pop-up, Enhanced matte digital paper,Lama Li
6.5”x 8.75”x 1”, closed, Edition of 100
He Had No Words
A patterned description of a person who suffers from distorted thinking such as Dementia.
Pop-up, premium presentation matte,
Ultra premium photo paper, Lama Li paper
10.25” x 9”, closed Edition of 20
The Blame Game
A collection of excuses tennis players share with their partner before and during the match.
5.25” round, closed, displayed as a slinky,
Pop-upPremium Glossy photo paper
Necessary Losses
My family and friends were asked to describe losses in their lives that allowed them to grow spiritually and emotionally.
Combined book, Accordion, Explosion
Fabriano Ingres paper, ribbon, paint
etching ink and markers 7.5”x6”x4”
Edition of one
Dragonfly
Edition of 4
coptic bound / pop-up 5.5” closed
printed on BFK Rives paper, sequins, thread and paint