September 24, 2004

R Journal

4.75 X 6.75 X 1”

Denim, paper, waxed linen, stainless steel, collage, and acrylic

This is a basic Coptic bound book but I made a soft cover using some old denim. I was going for a lighter feel overall.

The little silver thing at the bottom of the image is a heart charm and it is attached to a waxed linen cord to serve as a bookmark.

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Investigation Journal

4.75 X 6.75 X 1”

Wood, paper, kitchen twine, collage, and acrylic

This book is an accordion fold. I placed an envelope on every other page. The idea is that you can collect things, scraps of paper, buttons, clues, etc… then on the opposite page you can write about what’s in the envelope.

My goal was to come up with a form that echoed the purpose of the book.

Here's the cover.

Here's an image of one of the pages.

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Direction Journal 2

4.75 X 6 X 1”

Wood, paper, button, waxed linen, collage, and acrylic

Here is the second in the map series. It is a lighter approach to the subject.

The clasp for this book uses two cords from the binding and an old button. You can see the two clasp cords coming from the back of the book. The cords go on opposite sides of the book. One has the button attached to it. The other cord can be wrapped around the button to secure the book.

Here's a picture of the cover.

Here's a closeup on the clasp.

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Direction Journal 1

4.75 X 6 X 1”

wood, paper, waxed linen, collage, and acrylic

This journal is the first in a series of books that ponder the question “Where am I going?” I use maps as a metaphor for broader more metaphysical questions.

I've been making these clasps based on a Japanese technique. In most cases I use one of the cords from the binding so the clasp is structurally integral to the book, not just an attached piece.

Cover
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Clasp Detail

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Mendelssohn Death

Unfortunately our dog India...

got her jaws around the Mendelssohn book. Below are photo's of the remains.

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Catching my breath

I'm excited to say that I've finally found the time to post a couple of the pieces I've been working on recently. Enjoy.

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