Shelter: A Unique Vision of a Universal Subject through Artist’s Books

This travelling exhibit was first shown at Lasell College in Newton, MA, then to Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in Silver Spring, MD, Rhode Island School of Design Fleet Library, Providence RI, Montserrat College of Art Gallery in Beverly, MA and will end at Wells College in Aurora, NY.

Journey and Seasons are 2 of books chosen by curator Janine Wong to be a part of the Shelter show. Journey (shown right) is a 48 Page drumleaf bound book, pages are monoprint on old map with wood and polymer clay covers. 7.5" x 4" x .5" Both books relate to transitions in life related to shelter.

Shelter focuses attention on a universal subject and one of humanity’s most basic needs, in all its manifestations: the home. The work examines the psychology of personal space, current issues in the housing market, homelessness, the mortgage crisis and loss of historic fabric. Shelter contains the art work of 43 Book Artists from around the country and will travel to selected cities throughout the United States in 2008. A 30% commission on sales from the exhibit will benefit a local housing charity in each city where it is exhibited. Pyramid Atlantic will be making contributions to Habitat for Humanity. Journey (shown right)

Artists and Books
Art Complex Musuem
189 Alden Street Duxbury MA
Sept. 21, 2008 - Jan. 25, 2009

Artists and Books showcases a diverse and talented survey of New England area artists - printmakers, photographers, painters and sculptors - all making art from books and about books. Primary and Sentry are 2 of 7 pieces from the Sacred Valley Souls series will be included in this show.

To see all the images in the series
Sacred Valley Souls (click)

(Far Left) Primary
(Left) Sentry

Workshops 2008/ 2009

Print & Book workshop / One Day / $75.
Duxbury Art Complex Museum
Alden House Classroom
Sat, Nov. 22, 2008, 9:30 - 4:30

Full day workshop where you learn interesting monoprinting techniques, collage and introductory book making. Learn to create unique monoprints using non toxic block printing inks and gelatin. Then collage the prints into concertina style book binding.   Contact Museum to Register,
Call Sally Dean Mello 781-934-6634 ex. 15

Mixed Media Digital Printmaking Workshop
Will be given in January in Massachusetts
Date yet to be confirmed.