Leaves of Absence updates

Leaves of Absence, 2017, artist book, archival inkjet prints, cloth cover, edition: 10 plus 1 artist proof
32.5 x 25.5 x 4.0 cm (closed) 32.5 x 55.0 x 4 cm (open). Printer: Luke Ingram.

While my artist book Leaves of Absence (2017) takes a brief hiatus from touring in From the bower - patterns of collecting (see previous post) edition no. 2/10 has recently traveled from Perth, WA and is currently on view in the Melbourne leg of Between the sheets: artists' books 2017 at Australian Galleries Melbourne. The exhibition opened on Tuesday evening, June 13 and runs until July 2. For further information, go HERE and HERE.

Meanwhile, in recently breaking news, Leaves of Absence has been shortlisted for the 2017 Geelong acquisitive print awards. The biennial exhibition and acquisitive awards will run from 2 August - 8 October. For full details, visit Moth Woman Press HERE. 

Distinguished visitors to the Melbourne Studio

For Shane Jones and I, a highlight of recent weeks was a visit to our Melbourne studio from distinguished books and works on paper artists Gracia Haby, Louise Jennison and, by special request, their adorable dog, Lottie. I had invited them all for a private view of my newly completed artist book, Leaves of Absence. Their support and sound advice throughout this project has meant a great deal. 

We are eagerly anticipating occupying adjoining stalls at next Sunday's Sticky Institute Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair at Melbourne Town Hall. (See previous post). If it's only half as much fun as last year's zine fair, I know we'll have a ball.

Lottie listens intently as Gracia Haby, myself and Louise Jennison discuss the finer points of artist book making.
Photo credit: Shane Jones.

L-R: Shane, Lottie, Gracia and Louise

A Gold Letter Day

Leaves of Absence (closed). Linen box with gold debossed text and image,
32.5 (H) x 25.5 (W) x 4 cm (D). Edition: 10, plus 1 artist proof

Yesterday was a red letter day, or rather a gold letter day. The boxes for the artist book, Leaves of Absence, were completed, marking the final stage of this almost two-year long project. Leaves of Absence is a limited edition of 10, plus one artist proof.

The closed book is pictured above, followed directly below by selected page views. To preview additional pages, visit Moth Woman Press HERE.