I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. I began making a series of book-sculpture, cutting-out images from old books to create three-dimensional dioramas, and displaying them inside wooden boxes.
”For the cut-out illustrations, I tend to lean towards young-girl characters, placing them in haunting, fragile settings, expressing the vulnerability of childhood, while also conveying a sense of childhood anxiety and wonder. There is a quiet melancholy in the work, depicted in the material used, and choice of subtle colour.
Paper has been used for communication since its invention; either between humans or in an attempt to communicate with the spirit world. I employ this delicate, accessible medium and use irreversible, destructive processes to reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, dreams and ambitions.
View more of her work after the jump.
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4 comments
Aren't these terrific?
What wonderful creations! While I am not really a fan of altering books (being rather a purist) this is exceptional. Such creativity and vision. Thank you for finding this and sharing.
I'm usually against destruction of books myself, but as you say Michele - this is truly exceptional. Each and every one blows me away.
I've never been so blown over by an artist before! I was shown her art by one of my lectures and I was so shocked in amazement in what she has done! Goes to show what you can do with a book!
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