First of all I am
an artist. Although I am also a teacher, mother, wife, daughter and friend—it
is the identity as an artist that I have held the longest. This identity has
and hopefully will inform everything I see and feel, and do—everything I am.
This set of albums
in a clamshell box is an example of my current focus. Handmade books and the
paper constructions that contain them are an open art form that allows me to
work in multiple facets of my artist life.
The beginning is
always abstract paintings on paper that I see not only as stand-alone works, but
also as the starting point for paper construction, and even the base for kaleidoscopically abstract digital photographs. The books
or boxes I construct from the hand-painted papers emerge as objects that become
both inspiration and receptacles for more art.
Throughout
my life as an artist and artist teacher I have always looked for avenues for
the exploration of new techniques as well as the pure joy of creation. I’ve
used handmade books in my own work as well as teaching students from every age
and ability group.
In my
current role as teacher and Director of the NIH Children’s School, I frequently
work with student/patients in paper construction to build a book or object as a
venue for creative expression. It’s always a joy to watch as papers and board
come to life as beautiful objects that bring happiness and a sense of
empowerment to children—giving them a voice.
Currently
my works can be seen at a new website: www.lesbricolages.net.
I can
also be found at:
This is Week 1 of 52 Artists in 52 Weeks telling a story about their work. Thanks for reading Julianne's blog today. Please share this post!
No comments:
Post a Comment