Thinking_Unfolding Artist Book Exhibition
/Project Brief
Works by PCANZ members and selected by Paul Thompson.
Paul Thompson: curator, collector, author, artist, zook inventor. Formerly the Director of the Museum of Wellington. He also hand-makes books and works that are conceived as art objects in themselves and are bought by collectors, curators or connoisseurs, nationally and internationally. He also works with Wai-te-Ata Press initiating publications that explore typographical and structural boundaries.
Concept: The book as art object evolved in the mid-20th Century when artists began experimenting with the book format as a means to express their ideas, with or without narrative elements, often without text at all. Today, artists have taken the concept of a ‘book’ further, creating art objects inspired by the form and/or function of a book.
PCANZ members were invited to explore and expand the possibilities that makes an art object an “artists’ book.” Work must show a connection between content/concept and the chosen structure.
“Is a book the sum of certain requisite characteristics? If a book has no pages is it still a book? If it cannot be opened is it still a book? These are the things I like to ask as I make my books. My artists' books are a way of questioning bookishness.” Artist Statement: Linda Newbown.
Media: The work must include traditional printmaking techniques.
Works made exclusively of inkjet and or giclee prints will not be accepted although these print methods may form a lesser part of the final work. Altered books may be included but the final work must include traditional printmaking technique as an integral component of the work.
Collaborations: were invited. Each entry must however be an original, uncopied work made by the artist(s). If the artist has been assisted by technicians or collaborators, full details must be identified in the colophon submitted with the entry.
Contacts: Kathy Boyle (Hawkes Bay) kathy.boyle@xtra.co.nz , Toni Hartill (Ak Rep) tonihartill@outlook.co.nz
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
Millenium Gallery, Blenheim: 27 March – 2 May 2021
Hastings City Art Gallery, Foyer Gallery: 22 May – 1 August 2021
Previous Exhibition: Aratoi Museum of Art + History, Masterton, Wairarapa. 2 November – 8 December 2019
Ashburton Gallery, Ashburton: 10 December 2020 - 21 February 2021
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