Conversations ( Open Book , Closed Book ), Collaboration with Sue Grier , 8 x 10 x 10 inches ( each ), 2013
Sculptural journals with ceramic chairs , Coptic binding ( Greek stitch ), and beeswax infused pages
I enjoy the challenge of exploring new bindings and structures , and am continually refining my skills and building my repertoire . Recently I ’ ve been creating Dos-a-Dos journals ( two books bound together back-to-back ), Gatefold journals ( two fronts that open like hinged doors ), and circular Coptic sculptures . I ’ m captivated by beeswax infused visual journal pages and wax on paper possibilities such as monotypes and direct painting on paper . It ’ s very fulfilling as an artist to see your individual ( and seemingly separate ) facets commingle , converse , and converge - and travel in unique , unexpected directions .