Emily Lang I

Fisherman's Iron by Emily Lang is a beautiful collection of illustrated knitting the patterns and stitches beautifully woven together across the pages of her hand printed and bound book. Emily's work is rooted in history, tradition and storytelling. As I viewed her show, by her seat was a half made wool sock, so this tiny corner of the ECA degree show had it's own story and glimmer of the creator of this detailed work. 

Beata Wehr

Beata Wehr's amazingly beautiful books of found stones. 

"I created two books "Carpe Diem" containing 12 pages each for 12 months. The first one was done in Poland, my native country out of granite stones from there. The second one is with stones from Catalina Mountains in Sonoran Desert where now I live." Beata Wehr

These books tell a story that most of us can relate to, one of relocation, transience and the vulnerability and loss that this causes, far from friends and loved ones. There is something magical about stones and how you only get certain types of stone in certain geographical areas. They hold a magic and so do Beata's  book

Tori Gray

A wonderful beautifully printed and handmade book 'Lost time is never found again' by DJCAD graduate Tori Gray.

Books, Books, Books I

It has been a weekend of books. Yesterday I attended a mammoth day attending a bookbinding workshop 7hrs non stop, with Isabelle Ting at Smails. but I am pleased with the results, especially the little blue one.

Tracey Rowledge

Top Image: Cat Food, Bottom Image: Tuna
Tracey Rowledge applies a Midas touch to the art of bookbinding incorporating mislaid shopping lists into her book covers, with gold tooling, making treasure from the mundane.

Rae Welch books

Rae Welch (who's paper bird sculptures are below) has also made these wonderful Japanese bound books of monoprinted butterflies.

Little Paper Bird, Sarah Mitchell

The extreme art of bookbinding by Leeds based artist Sarah Mitchell. Sarah has some amazing creations and is a very talented artis.