Wednesday, July 29, 2009

DISINTEGRATION COLLABORATION: MY BOOK OF CHANGES

 

 

 

 

The elements that resulted from the dance with Nature during the period between February 28th and May 1st
have been bound into a book that's 9x12 inches in size.
The weathered pages of torn parchment show markings from photos, paintings, ink, rust, and pressure.
Other pieces from the Bundles are attached to those.
I stitched the pages together, and then to the front and back covers. The front cover is like the northern lights in rust. Inside the cover are pieces in an opened envelope, rusted nail, and a deep impression of a metal part.
The back cover is what remains of a large mixed media scene of taos mountain and studio in the sky on heavy arches paper.
Along the front cover edge over the stitching is a strip of canvas in rusty accord. The tag reads: "Memory lives in the heart"

scroll down for 5 more posts of pages and pieces!!

NOW, PLEASE WATCH THE YOUTUBE CLIP in the sidebar...reading my book of changes...
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30 comments:

  1. What a fabulous and soulful book! I wish I could hold it and turn the pages.

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  2. oooohhh! can you hear me squealing in delight!!! I just imagine the wonderful rustle of the pages turning and the unevenness of the pages! very visually chewy!!! You have been busy!!!

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  3. can't quite make the youtube of a walk through of the book post, w/ the "rustle of those pages", so i'll send it to you directly, ldv. it's listed under nevacoloma on youtube called CLIP DISINTEGRATION COLLABORATION REVEAL (but of course)

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  4. Not only is it fantastic to hear the rustle of the pages, but it is wonderful to see all the pages as the book is being "read" by you! Hearing your voice was a gift in and of itself! cat

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  5. This is just a beautiful binding of natural elements, and variety of "things" all pulled together as a heart full of memories. Like Leslie I would like to hold this book and "feel" it.

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  6. All the layers and texture....a feast for the eyes!

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  7. well done, all the details look really wonderful.

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  8. Lovely pages in this book, love the words. Glad so much of it survived the elements...it's all art.

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  9. Exquisite! I want to reach out and look through the pages.

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  10. I love this - and the tagline... so true. Greetings from South Wales, UK.

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  11. Love hearing and seeing it on You tube. Cool. I does have a wonderful rustle as you turn the pages. Great project!

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  12. This is really wonderful and I love the description "northern lights in rust." You described it perfectly.

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  13. Such an array of textures. Wonderful.

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  14. I so love the page with the spots and of course, the pocket page. And - how did you do the clip on the sidebar? Phone call coming tomorrow!

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  15. It's just SO amazing to see the diversity of all our projects to me!! SO happy to have had this journey with you... your finished bundle is stunning!!

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  16. Your book is wonderful, I too would love to turn it's pages and disccover all the pockets!

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  17. Beautiful work. Enjoyed looking at all the pages.

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  18. I love it very much !
    Rini the Netherlands

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  19. rini...those are the sweetest 5words : "i love it very much!" thank you.

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  20. I adore the Northern Lights in rust! I hope Seth knows what he's started. I didn't consider rusting on my pages. I think this winter my back yard will be packed with bits of rubbish disintegrating. I like your pages with the ruffled edges. And that "one real world is enough" quote is great. Thanks for visiting me - Jeanne in Oregon

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  21. I liked the "circular impression" pages best.

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  22. What a wonderful piece you created from the project. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the wonderful photos of it. :)Bea
    //dog-in-the-hole-studio.blogspot.com//

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  23. Fabulous way to showcase the pages. Such a lovely book.

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  24. Absolutely gorgoeus, really love it.

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  25. A book after my own heart. What could be better than the Northern Lights in rust!!! Thanks for creating such a great piece and thanks for being part of DisCo!

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  26. Absolutely stellar!! Well done!

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  27. Wow Nancy - you are after my own heart with what you have created here. What a brilliant job. I won't be rehanging my finished book - too precious to return to the wind.
    Inspiring blog!

    Trudi

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