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“FORMATION”: The Guild of Book Workers 2018-2019 Traveling Juried Exhibition
“FORMATION”: The Guild of Book Workers 2018-2019 Traveling Juried Exhibition
I am extremely honored to have two pieces in FORMATION, The Guild of Book Workers 2018-2019 traveling juried exhibition, with a theme evoking a wide array of interpretations.
Simply defined by Merriam Webster as “an act of giving form or shape to something,” ‘formation‘ can insinuate process, history, creation, change, beginnings, an arrangement, botany and landscape, personal narratives and impersonal storytelling. As artists, designers and craftspeople with our own histories that form us, we also play a vital role in the formation of objects and experiences; pulp molded into paper, paper folded into books, books shelved into a library.
What is the final product, if not for the methods used to create it? What makes us into the artists we are? What pushes us to continue to create?
Exhibition Schedule:
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Minneapolis, MN
June 15–October 21, 2018
Robert C. Williams Papermaking Museum
Atlanta, GA
November 1, 2018–March 7, 2019
University of California, Los Angeles
Charles E. Young Research Library Lobby Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
March 15–May 25, 2019
North Bennet Street School
Boston, MA
June 5–July 27, 2019
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
August 1–October 30, 2019
Fireworks Bookmaking Workshop!
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesChildren and families, join us to learn how to make the "Fireworks" book that expands as it unfolds. To honor African-American History Month we will develop our books with images of barrier-breaking members of this community who created their own brand of fireworks and changed our country, our culture, and our world.
All materials included.
This program is made possible by an Artist in Residence grant The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Double Flower Bookmaking Workshop
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesCelebrate Chinese New Year by making a Double Flower Book with Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman!
This program is for ages 10 and older, and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
OPEN STUDIO at 18th Street Arts Center
18th Street Arts Center Airport Gallery 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesOPEN STUDIOS
Resident artists will be opening their studios at this event, including visiting Danish artists Jeannette Ehlers, Nikolaj Recke, and Marie Markman. Local artist residents including Marcus Kuiland-Nazario, Debra Disman, Jeff Beall, Luciana Abait, Arzu Arda Kosar, Post Mango Studio, David McDonald, and Yvette Gellis will also be showing new work in their studios.
Tunnel Bookmaking At The Los Nietos Library!
Los Nietos Library 8511 Duchess Drive, Whittier, CA, United StatesLearn to create a magical TUNNEL BOOK and tell your visual story in 3 dimensions!
A Striking Matchbox “Mini” Book Workshop
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesArtist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a workshop that focuses on making Matchbox "Mini" Books featuring women artists. The program is designed for teens but all are welcome!
This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. This program is part of Women's Heritage Month.