Ann Stinner, Canada
Let the Walls Speak
Canvas accordion book, with acrylics, ink, collage, sand, beeswax, brass findings, and leather thong; canvas envelope with acrylics, ink, and brass findings.
Livre accordéon en toile, avec acrylique, encre, collage, sable, cire d’abeille, attaches, et fermoirs en laiton et lanière en cuir; étui en toile avec acrylique, encre ainsi qu'attaches et fermoirs en laiton.
29 x 24 x 1.5 cm
2006
Artists' Books / Livre d'artiste
Artist's Statement:
During a recent visit to Rome, I was struck by the beautiful colours and textures of the walls in the old part of the city and layers of history they represented. I considered how many lives and events these walls in their various forms must have witnessed over the centuries. The Latin text lettered on the back of the book comes from Sutorius’ description of the rebuilding of Rome after the fire during the reign of Nero. I chose canvas as the support for the book because of the widespread use of this material in Roman architectural settings in both ancient and modern times (roofs, awnings, umbrellas). The piece is (of course!) designed to be hung on a wall.