Shadow Locations

I was inspired by discussions on twitter (@ClareRogersArt)about remembered and imagined places and their overlap in my memory. I began to think about two places that I am certain I have visited, but have been unable to locate when revisiting.

From these thoughts, I wrote a short description of each place, forming the basis for two hand-made books: Shadow Locations I and II.

I had thought about making a concertina book for a while, and this was an opportunity to make my first.

Since viewing an exhibition of work by graphic designer Ivan Chermayeff, I have grown increasingly interested in collage. Similar to my interest in printmaking, collage compliments my hand-made book work.

Shadow Locations I 2018

Concertina book 7.5 x 7.5 x 29.7cm

Inkjet printed on newsprint with assorted collage papers.

Shadow Locations II

A cottage, low and surrounded

by bare trees and mist. Steps

down, past winter vegetables

in the front garden. Through

the front door, a small

square room, crowded with

dark furniture. Guy quiet.

Panya smiling. A wood fire,

the smell of damp and a tin

of buttons.