The Art of the Book '08
A juried exhibition of members' work celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild/Une exposition-concours des oeuvres par les membres
en célébration du 25ème anniversaire de la Guilde canadienne des relieurs et des artistes du livre
Art of the Book – An Integrated Engagement/Art of the Book - Un enclenchement intégré
Jurors', Contributor's, Curators' Work/Pièces des jurés, collaborateur, conservateurs | Prize-winning Entries/Gagnants des prix
Artists' Books/Livres d'artiste | Box Making/Boîte | Calligraphy/Calligraphie | Decorated Paper/Papier Décoré
Fine Binding/Reliure d'art | Fine Printing/Typographie | Papermaking/Papier main
Exhibition Schedule | Le calendrier d'exposition
Introduction and AcknowledgementsThe Art of the Book '08, a juried exhibition of members' work, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. In 1988, CBBAG held its first exhibition and since then has held one every five years. With each exhibition the quality and variety of the work has grown stronger and the number of entries has increased.As the exhibition travels across the country, many people will have the opportunity to admire the craftsmanship and creativity of these works. We hope the originality and artistic merit of these pieces will provide standards and inspiration for the Canadian book arts community. I would like to thank the members of the jury, Nicole Billard, Crispin Elsted, and Edward Hutchins, for their scrupulous work and discriminating eyes. I would also like to thank all the CBBAG members who have contributed their time, donations, efforts, and expertise in the creation of this exhibition. In particular, special thanks go to curators Shelagh Smith and Susan Corrigan, whose combined energy has ensured that this exhibition, like the previous ones, will be superb. CBBAG thanks Kathe Gray, who has designed this catalogue, and Peter Sramek for his insightful article. The exceptional photography is the work of Anna Prior. CBBAG would also like to thank Spicers Paper, Barney Printing, and Ron Ingle for their contributions towards the production of this catalogue. CBBAG gratefully acknowledges the Canada Council for the Arts, The McLean Foundation, the Jackman Foundation, the J.P. Bickell Foundation, and the Ontario Arts Council for their generous support in making this exhibition possible. As well, CBBAG would like to thank the award donors: Colophon Book Arts Supply, Inc., Harmatan Leather Ltd., J. Hewitt & Sons Ltd., The Japanese Paper Place, Papeterie Saint-Armand, and Woolfitt's Art Enterprises Inc. Scott Duncan President of CBBAG from the Introduction and Acknowledgements for the catalogue |
Introduction et remerciementsThe Art of the Book '08, une exposition concours exposant les travaux de ses membres, célèbre le 25ème anniversaire de la Guilde canadienne des relieurs et des artistes du livre. La GCRAL a tenu sa première exposition en 1988 et, depuis cette date, en tient une tous les cinq ans. La qualité, la quantité et la variété des travaux présentés se sont sans cesse améliorées au fil des expositions.Les visiteurs au pays auront l’occasion d’admirer la qualité de l’artisanat et la créativité des œuvres que présente cette exposition itinérante. Nous espérons que l’originalité et le mérite artistique de ces pièces fixeront des normes et seront sources d’inspiration pour la communauté des artistes du livre au Canada. Je voudrais remercier les membres du jury, Nicole Billard, Crispin Elsted, et Edward Hutchins, qui, par leur temps, leurs efforts et leurs compétences, ont contribué à organiser cette exposition. Un merci tout particulier aux conservateurs Shelagh Smith et Susan Corrigan, qui, grâce à leur travail, ont permis de réaliser une exposition aussi belle que les précédentes. La Guilde remercie Kathe Gray, pour la conception de ce catalogue et Peter Sramek pour son brillant article. C’est à Anna Prior que revient le mérite du superbe travail de photographie. La Guilde voudrait aussi remercier Spicers Paper, Barney Printing, and Ron Ingle pour leurs contributions vers la production de cette catalogue. La Guilde exprime sa sincère gratitude au Conseil des Arts du Canada, The McLean Foundation, le Jackman Foundation, le J.P. Bickell Foundation, Foundation et le Conseil des Arts de l’Ontario pour leur aide généreuse, sans laquelle cette exposition aurait été impossible. Enfin, la Guilde voudrait remercier les donateurs des prix : Colophon Book Arts Supply, Inc., Harmatan Leather Ltd., J. Hewitt & Sons Ltd., The Japanese Paper Place, Papeterie Saint-Armand, et Woolfitt's Art Enterprises Inc. Scott Duncan President de CBBAG extrait de les introduction et remerciements du catalogue |
Exhibition Schedule | Le calendrier d'exposition
September 30 - October 26, 2008Ontario Crafts Council Gallery
990 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
416-925-4222
www.craft.on.ca/
January 9 - February 22, 2009
Mary E. Black Gallery
Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design
1061 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
902-492-2522
www.craft-design.ns.ca/mebgal.htm
April 1 - May 29, 2009
Harriet Irving Library
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
506-447-3263
July 3 - August 1, 2009
Leaf Rapids National Exhibition Centre
Town Centre Complex
Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
204-473-8682
www.townofleafrapids.ca/exhibition_centre.htm
October 9 - January 15, 2010
University of Alberta
Bruce Peel Special Collections Library
B7 Rutherford South
Edmonton, Alberta
www.library.ualberta.ca/specialcollections/index.cfm
February 26 - April 5, 2010
Saskatchewan Craft Gallery
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
306-653-3616
www.saskcraftcouncil.org/
May 20 - June 23, 2010
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitoban
340 Provencher Blvd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
204-233-8972
www.ccfm.mb.ca/
July 1 - September 27, 2010
New Iceland Heritage Museum
#108-94 1st Avenue
Gimli, Manitoba
204-642-4001
www.nihm.ca
October 16, 2010 - January 5, 2011
McPherson Library Gallery
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
250-721-6562