notamax

Some inpsiring work by notamax, reminds me a little of Benoit Jacques C'est Bizarr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/notamax/sets/72157603955604138/with/3361923219/

Thomas Allen

"Thomas Allen, in essence, is a still life artist who through a very creative process disrupts the stillness. By carefully selecting from primarily vintage paperback novels and science journals, he brings two-dimensional images forward into three dimensional space. With simple lightning and the use of simple tools (i.e., scissors and razor-sharp knives), figures are cut out, bent and juxtapose in ways that present the tension and dynamics of staged drama. Other techniques are applied in achieving a pure sense of humor that also defy the original use of these materials and their ultimate destiny of being read once and retiring for eternity on the nearest bookshelf."
http://www.thomasbarry.com/allen_c1.html

Liverpool Artists Book Fair June '09

Last weekend was the Liverpool Artists Book Fair at A Foundation. We had a stall there and looked so good! having more new books to sell really made our table look brillant. There were about 9 students who had stock on the table, selling books badges and prints, and we had a good sell (particularly Jat!!)! 

I was there manning the stall on the Sunday,  and Jat the saturday. In comparison to Leeds and Bristol it wasn't very busy, but despite that it was quite successful. There was always a steady stream of people showing interest and buying. Unfortunately this also meant that being the only one to watch the table, i only had a brief chance to have look round. (though that was probably best for my pennies.. we all know i'm a sucker for little cute things, and as usual there was plenty around). But as i said, i did have a chance to have a little look, and i met a few new people there too, as well as catching up with some of the usual crowd. There was some absolutely stunning work there!! It was really inspiring! 

Here are a few pictures from the fair... 

The Fair at A fountation

our stall 

Karoline Rerrie

Stephen Fowler with a slightly more traditional type of stall this time around. 

Some new faces were a Chiu crew member from the previous years students, Ben Morgan, Who it was lovely to meet. 

Also were these guys from Brickface press, they were selling a zine combining music and art. really nice to chat to as well.

These were some lovely hand made books by a girl called Lucy Wilson. they were really beautifully made. 

You can see more pics from the fair here!! I've also put up the Bristol Fair photos too... a little late i know! haha!

Also a bit of shameless advertising. You can also find out about any future events and other things i've been working on here on my happyasaimee blog. 

Print Room!

A bit of silk screen printmaking for artist books...

Aimee on a role!
Aimee's lovely prints that some silly girls nearly ruined...we saved them its fine.
TaDa! a finished print...nearly a book!

Call for Submission

Call for Submissions
2nd Sheffield Artist’s Book
Prize (including STUDENT BOOK PRIZE)
@ Bank Street Arts, Sheffield
This is an Open Call for entries for the 2nd Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize. This is an open submis-
sion prize and exhibition, held in conjunction with the Off the Shelf Festival, which takes place an-
nually in Sheffield during the months of October and November.
The Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize and Exhibition is open to makers of artists’ books in any format
and from anywhere in the world. Entry to the exhibition and prize is free.
Following the success of last year’s prize and exhibition, we are pleased to announce a number of
initiatives to extend the scope of the prize this year. In addition to the main Sheffield Artist’s Book
Prize, we will also award a Student Prize and a special Jury Prize.
All books entered for the Student Prize will be automatically entered into the Jury Prize and the
main Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize. Prizes awarded will be a combination of cash and exhibition of-
fers.
The format for selecting the winner of the SABP will be the same as last year. Visitors to the exhi-
bition will be given a voting slip and asked to choose their favourite book(s). The new Student and
Jury Prizes will be selected by a jury.
The exact format of the Exhibition will depend upon the volume of submissions, although it is an-
ticipated that all entries will be displayed in some form during the Festival.
The exhibition will run for 4 weeks during October 2009 (exact dates to be announced).
Closing date for submissions – 31st August 2009.
For further information please send an e-mail to prize@bankstreetarts.com or visit the website
www.bankstreetarts.com where full contact details can be found as well as further information
about the venue, exhibition and submission procedure.
Please note: submissions will not be accepted without the submission form which can only be ob-
tained from the website or by e-mail.
http://www.bankstreetarts.com/SABP_OpenCall.html

badge ideas

Trying to get together some imagery for badges!

The first set just shows the entire images from 'statues of europe', which i think are a bit small and not so interesting.  The second set, shows how ive cropped in on certain areas of each image which is a bit more interesting! 

They would be cropped in a bit more because the circle shown is the outside circle, not the inner one.

what do people think? 

Birds, Boats and Buildings...

Finshed! But i have a question...because there are 2 colours, does that make it 2 editions? or is it 1 edition?! 

Really happy with how these have come out, some are better than others because of the nature of printing onto both sides of a piece of paper!

Work in progress...Birds, Boats and Buildings.

Using a folding technique called a 'square flexagon' I'm making a mini book, silk screen - 2 colours.  The images have to be cut in half and then joined up again in order for the fold to work - fingers crossed it does work!

Row of Houses....2nd edition

This book has been going on for ages and after thinking it wasn't going to work, the first attempt sold really well in Bristol so this is the new improved 'row of houses' accordion book...3 colour silk screen on somerset paper.

Detailed Hard cover book binding tutorial

All six parts can be found on the following site:
http://www.papierdesign.de/videos/videos-english/bookbinding.html

Bristol Artists Book Event report

A well organized event in four spacious gallery spaces. Met some interesting people, as well as bumping into a few familiar faces, below are some pictures from the event:

Jatinder, Charlotte and Amiee were absolute stars, representing themselves as well as BIAD with impeccable charm and candour. I was particularly impressed with their enthusiasm to explain not only their own work but that of others too!

The work of Carolyn Trant - http://carolyntrantparvenu.blogspot.com/
this piece by Carolyn uses the very clever magic book idea (opens from both sides) to produce a beautiful concept book

Deb Rindl's work inspirational for it's folding techniques
sumi perera's daughter keeps the stall, while Sumi is out teaching in California. The image below is from a student workshop held in Bejing Academy of Fine Arts

Stephen Fowler going one further than Leeds with his mobile book stall!
The Drink More Gin poster an appropriate message for these times of recession
Our Birmingham based star Karoline Rerrie
Plymouth illustration table
Oxford College

Artists' Book Fair Liverpool

The second Liverpool Artists' Book Fair will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2009 at A Foundation. We are looking for artists who would like to show their books, multiples and paper-based or printed works. If you would like to apply for a table at the artists' book fair please email up to 5 images (each image under 1mb please) and a short statement about the book works you make to info@afoundation.org.uk. Alternatively, we are happy to look at personal websites/pages.

Suggestions for book-related performances, readings, interventions, discussion and other events are also welcome; please get in touch with your ideas or questions.

Tables will cost £25 for one day or £40 for the whole weekend. Priority will be given to artists booking both days.

Deadline for table applications is Monday 25th May 2009.

Will anyone be here, and is anyone interested in attending?

Another one for you guys...

http://www.artsjobs.org.uk//index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailynews&ne_post_id=17594

arnolfini Bristol Artist's Book Fair 4th & 5th April

Don't forget it's the arnolfini soon, so start to bring along your submissions! No late entries, thrown in on the day in the hope of making a quick buck, will be accepted!!!

more info here

People might be interested in this...

Why else would I post it afterall?

http://www.artsjobs.org.uk//index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyjobs&ne_post_id=17298