In this artist book the “unseen” is about communicating with the world and not being read or heard. And how nature imperceptibly connects with us but her majesty may go unnoticed.
Working with various materials and textures interests me. I especially like to combine traditional techniques/structures/materials with technology such as 3d printing.
In this book the 3d printed rusted, iron vessel holds book pages that communicate knowledge but can’t be opened because they are pressed shut by the structure. Inside the vessel around the book pages is a poem about a forgotten letter that’s never read; a letter to the world, which never wrote back. In the letter the author conveys the knowledge of nature given to her by invisible hands. The enigmas of nature are in her letter but no one is reading it or communicating back. However, the author still loves her. Emily Dickinson
My work has been published in 500 Handmade Books, Hand Papermaking, American Artist,23 Sandy and featured on various websites. My work is in public and private collections such a college and university libraries as well as in private companies and individuals.
Living on a coastal barrier island inspires my artwork and I am a professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design where I teach drawing, design elements and principles. I am a member of the College Book Arts Association and North American Hand Papermakers.
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