Exhibition: Prelude

I recently visited the Clifton School of Arts to view an exhibition entitled Prelude: Artists’ Books Now. The 37 participants showcased some very innovative pieces, both in content and construction. Here are a few.

**Left:** Lucia Parrella, *The Sibylline Books,* 2015-2018 **Right:** Mary Rosengren, *Peatland Stories 1 & 2*, 2023

The one above really took my fancy. My husband, being French, took a minute to understand the title, but he got it. I fully relate to the sentiments expressed as I’m always wondering how to show my books in the best way.

**Top row – Left:** Robyn Foster, *Their Colourful Forms Only Have Small Voices*, 2023 **Right:** Dianne Fogwell, *The Dead Tree Scroll – Silent Extinction*, 2021
**Bottom row – Left:** Peter Ward, *Fruitcake Finn At World’s End Falls*, 2021 **Right:** Alan Purdom, *SHHHHHH – Silence*

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6 responses to “Exhibition: Prelude”

Philippe Brach

December 23, 2023 at 3:16 pm

I really enjoyed this exhibition, I did not not realise how many styles of books there were!

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dbeestontpgcomau

December 20, 2023 at 10:48 am

It looks like a wonderful exhibition that highlights the variety of materials and formats that are used for artists books.

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1. Claire B
  
  December 22, 2023 at 11:22 am
  
  There was such a wide variety of pieces, Dinah, some of which I wouldn’t even have thought to include as ‘books’ but they all worked and it showed how different artists interpret the same message. A very interesting and informative experience. I’m hoping to exhibit with them in the future, if I get invited!
  
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hawahc

December 19, 2023 at 5:23 pm

they look stunning. I wish I had known when it was on. Happy holidays to you too, H

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1. Claire B
  
  December 22, 2023 at 11:19 am
  
  It was a very short exhibition, Helen, and I was lucky to get down there myself. Some beautiful pieces and I hope to be invited to exhibit with them next time.
  Have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
  Best regards, Claire.
  
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  1. hawahc
    
    December 23, 2023 at 8:59 am
    
    You also Claire. I look forward to following your works in the next year. Hopefully our paths shall cross more often.
    Thanks for the inspiration this past year, H
    
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