Lisa kokin panacea plus exhibition organized by donna seager gallery, san rafael, ca november 23 january 8 cover. My definition of book is openended, a freedom which is in many ways attributable to my lack of formal book art training. Collaged altered book by lisa kokin, titled i only love. Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. I was feeling a little restless ok a lot i was on an edge and the other side was not looking fun, and fe. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Exhibition based, the gallery hosts shows of national and international artwork and exhibits incredible jewelry creations from around the world. Artslant profile for contemporary artist lisa kokin.
Book art by jennifer khoshbin running with scissors a pacific northwest museum lets artists go crazy with books and book art amazing altered books, check the link. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. Random thoughts sometimes get me totally side tracked. Available for sale from seager gray gallery, lisa kokin, fragment 2015, upholstery batting, thread, 18. These folded books are visually compelling and make for perfect unique gifts. I took some paper and folded it and bound it in a binding that i liked. Would be a cool cardgift use someones favorite things or the things you like best about them. Mar 14, 2017 an altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. Beyond surrender paper weaving wall grid by jennifer. May 27, 2016 today i will show you how to do book folding art. Tayloe piggott gallery defines its artistic program through the work of modern and contemporary artists and worldclass jewelry designers.
Lisa kokin portfolio sewn photos muse art, book art. Mar 8, 2020 folded dictionary, waxed lnen, pva lisa kokin. Participate in developing a biography for lisa kokin. Tellinga illustrates personalized stories as unique gifts and sends them through traditional mail. Mum mothers day folded book art folded book folding art sculpture present. The year has gotten off to a great start with two exhibitions, a book. Nature library lisa kokin makes art from upcycled books.
I put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Cardboard photo frames, thread, found photos, mixed media collage, 8 x 50 x 8 inches, 2002 see more. Verbiage an artist book by lisa kokin at seager gray gallery in mill valley california san lisa kokin. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about folded book art. Artist lisa kokin stitches together found photographs in. We carefully fold each page of a book and handcraft it into a beautiful piece of art. Feb 06, 2015 what do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Lisa kokin deportable 2017 available for sale artsy. Folded book art paper book paper art art carton assemblage kunst tunnel book altered book art altered books pages book sculpture. I am blissfully unaware of all the rules i am breaking as i. Altered book sunday afternoon carousel ride folded book.
Arbitrary biography lisa kokin altered notebook, found. She used photographs as objects to create new ways of considering the photographic image and the results are layered, whimsical, artful, and unique. Paper book old paper paper art collages libros popup altered book art books art art therapy activities book sculpture. Lisa kokin portfolio mixed media books books art artist journal artist journal. We hope you are inspired to make your own altered book art for our show. We are highly inspired by lisa kokins art work created from found materials such as photographs, buttons, books, old toys, and more. The pieces are all about memory and history, many using stitching techniques on items which are not normally sewn. Books by lisa kokin, catalogue essay for the exhibitionword and image, sf public library, san francisco, ca charles talley. This, a concertina folded book has ten pages in mixed. Nov 01, 2015 as promised, heres the seven part tutorial a book folding course. And its so interesting looking both open and closed. Lisa kokin uses the spines and other parts of selfhelp books to create wallbased pieces and sculptures. I am intrigued with other peoples photographic recording of their lives both for the generic quality they possess the family and social rituals, studio portraits, vacation shots and for the. Trying to make ends meet, alternate view altered book art, book.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In recent work, kokins preferred medium has been used selfhelp and psychology books, which she disassembles by shredding them into a pulp, cutting them up, or removing spines and covers for collages. Lisa kokin is a nationally known mixed media artist who offers oneonone mentorships in her studio and via skype, critique groups, workshops and. Sew not in anger, alternate view lisa kokin paper book, paper art, paper paper bookpaper.
Ca bookmaking is not a crime, college of charleston, charleston, sc 1997 art book art. Artists not classified as american in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about american artists. Lisa kokin book art made from recycled and found materials. Designed by participating artist lisa hill, the between the covers interactive pdf is available for download here. Found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in lisa kokins meditations on identity and. Lisa kokin s work in artists books, mixed media installation, assemblage and sculpture is about memory, history, and social commentary. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Lisa kokin s lucre series are made of shredded money and thread, inspired by ancient textiles and architecture. May 04, 2016 when youre looking to achieve the best accuracy possible in book folding its all about the detail. Lisa kokin art made from shredded money and thread. Lisa kokin book art made from spines and other parts of. Bergdorf goodman is a luxury goods department store based on fifth avenue in midtown manhattan in new york city. Collaged altered book by lisa kokin, titled i only love what i least know stay safe and healthy. The art of books will run in our hills gallery from tuesday april 25 to saturday april 29. Lisa kokin history of the world 2014 available for. Hrvatski bozic handmade books, book art, artist books. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 aweinspiring book folding patterns that all book lovers will appreciate. In recent work, kokin s preferred medium has been used selfhelp and psychology books, which she disassembles by shredding them into a pulp, cutting them up, or removing spines and covers for collages.
Lisa s rich and powerful images sewing together fragments of books, photographs and other personal documentation are like finding someones love letters. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books youtube. Lisa kokin is a visual artist and her work in mixed media installation, altered books, fiber, thread, found photos and sculpture has been exhibited extensively in the u. Cinder cone tony bellaver no matter how you fold it. Im best folding without any glasses or contact lenses although i need both for everyday general situations.
Her parents were upholsterers, and she uses the techniques of sewing and book arts to create detailed, thoughtful work that often transforms found. Approaches range from folding, drilling, shredding, carving, stacking. Lisa kokin love the way it folds out good idea paper coasters for memories see the binding on each edge. Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which are humorous and filled with social commentary. Lisa kokin alters and transforms the form and content of books with a minimal addition of other materials. Winter 1992 sheila braufman, transforming the past and personal.
See more ideas about book folding, folded book art and book folding patterns. Since it was a really hard task to find 10 free book folding patterns, weve included some patterns you can find with some extra price. Lisa s rich and powerful images sewing together fragments of books, photographs. Lisa kokin creates her art with recycled and reclaimed materials she has found.
The thread art of lisa kokin deals with themes of environmental degradation and death using hauntingly evocative, lacy forms. May 12, 2014 arbitrary biography lisa kokin altered notebook, found photos, text transfer, pva glue 10 x 8. Oct 05, 2008 we are highly inspired by lisa kokins art work created from found materials such as photographs, buttons, books, old toys, and more. Lisa kokin i love the look of this i can almost feel in in my hands. Folded book art book sculpture best selling item dream boyfriend anniversary anniversary gifts for him men wedding book art. I am blissfully unaware of all the rules i am breaking as i go about my routine of sewing, stapling, riveting and otherwise. October 5 1981 batik, the special art of lisa kokin, casa e jardim, sao paulo. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. Beyond surrender paper weaving wall grid by jennifer bowes. She is one talented lady, creating book art and installatio. I have always thought that eventually i would take my xacto knife to the books that i inherited from my grandfather but i realized that i couldnt bring myself to do it. The website is currently running in a viewonly mode to allow archiving of the content. Lisa kokin uses a variety of recycled and found materials to make book art.
Lisa hill, jeffrey kent, john kirchner, lisa kokin, carole p. Kokin then began deconstructing books and using the paper and covers as her. Altered arts magazine lisa kokin altered book artist book folding art site altered book artist and free patterns corinne stubson altered. Feb 24, 2019 little brightness, sorcha faulkner, book art, altered book, paper cut, butterfly, illustration, sculpture, design, butterfly farmer. Altered books altered art art noir arte inspo folded book art found object art book sculpture assemblage art handmade books. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into. We are all passionate about the art of book folding. Jennifer khoshbin, there s a kitten in here jennifer khoshbin, make that you see ogni libro una storia, ogni storia e fatta di parole e r. My definition of book is openended, a freedom which is in many ways. Mark strassmann reports on dettmers vision for a vanishing form of art. Not sure if it was from one of their window displays or if its from somewhere else.
In this video artist lisa kokin tells the story of how she made a large commissioned piece using a variety of books from the local recycling center. Lisa kokin forward and back 2015 available for sale. Sep 28, 2016 wonderful to stagger upon another collection of works by lisa kokin at the donna seagar gallery. Shop our selection of designs or have a custom piece created just for you. What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Lisa kokin i love the look of this i can almost feel in in my hands see more. Dina wakley, our featured artist of the month, shares a multitude of mixedmedia techniques and tips in all of her work for creating expressive art. Folded art created from used and old books can be just as beautiful as those that started out as a brand new book.