Altered Book Art

Local Bay Area Arts turns to “Book Art.”  Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle this award winning artist became entranced with the idea of turning books into an alternative form of art.  It feels like your are repurposing discarded books.  Having studied graphic arts I like to encompass some aspect of this into my work.  My art begins with the conception of an idea.   I use unconventional products like PVA granules to accomplish a strengthening factor that was extremely lightweight and durable.  In the fashion world “couture” means something new or not done before, I like to think of my art as “couture,” something new that evokes one’s thoughts.


This piece was inspired by the book “Endangered Species” and was made into an altered book art.   The images from the book are of the endangered species from the African continent.  The back side shows the region they are from.   The design or shape was fashioned after the skate or mermaid purse.  The skate  symbolizes that there is an embryo and the hope that  the species will continue. 

This art is being donated to Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and will be auctioned off at their annual fund raiser.  The altered book show is from April 27 thru June 1st.  Opening reception April 27 with the closing auction on June 1st. 
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This Altered Book is made from 2000 pieces of shredded book pages.  The technique is needlepoint on metal.