Valerie Knapp, Canada
Book of Gray
Mixed media accordion fold book in box, with handmade paper, wool, cotton, silk, other paper, cotton thread, ribbon; embroidery, relief printing, drawing, appliqué, sewing, weaving, and folding.
Livre plié en accordéon de médias mixtes en coffret, avec papier fait-main, laine, coton, soie, papier divers, fil de coton, ruban; broderie, peinture en relief, dessin, appliqué, couture, tissage, et pliage.
9 x 106 x 0.2 cm
2005
Artists' Books / Livre d'artiste
Artist's Statement:
While definitely contemporary, my work is grounded in a dedication to making and the historical resonance of materials and process. Central are the thoughts, patterns, and compositions that evolve from ideas of conservation, memory, concealment, and time.