Path of Migration - 2020
handmade paper, pigmented with black walnut, sewn onto deer bone
Path of Migration explores travel, transition, and extinction through its use of natural materials, color, shape and details. Embedded string create the illusion of migratory paths while the earthy colors and found bone tie into barren lands and the theme of death.
The paper is handmade from a combination of abaca and cotton pulp and gradually colored with black walnut dye. It is sewn together in a freestyle binding.
Lotus in Transition - 2020
cast handmade paper with embedded twine used for freestyle binding
Lotus in Transition is inspired by metamorphosis, fragility, and gender expression. The structure of the piece is inspired by “German/Jew” by book artist and mentor Karen Baldner.
This piece explores the layers of gender and transgender identities. The recycled paper leads to a soft, delicate finish.
The paper is handmade from forming damp pulled sheets of paper with embedded threads over a sculpted form. The rounded paper ‘petals’ were then tied together one after other to create its shape.
Colorful Creatures - 2020
cast handmade paper with embedded twine used for freestyle binding
Colorful Creatures is a collection of mystical creature illustrations in a fun, colorful scrapbook layout. The illustrations are done with POSCA acrylic markers on watercolor paper. Pieces of handmade paper are also included in the paper layouts. Watercolor painting makes up the textures on the pages.
The book is sewn using Long Stitch on faux leather.
She is not Alone - 2019
Japanese side stitch, handmade paper with natural inclusions, Hugo Peller’s pop-up box
She Is Not Alone explores isolation and finding solace with oneself, alone in nature. The natural, handmade paper was created with a blend of cotton and abaca pulp in various ratios. The covers of the book are handmade paper processed from daylily leaves.
Each page is decorated with a ginkgo leaf by using an air brush. Wintergreen oil was used to transfer printed self-written poetry that spans a story through the three books.
The books are housed in a custom box fashioned after Huge Peller’s Pop-Up box.
Forbidden Knowledge of the Apocalypse - 2018
4 books sewn on cords, watercolor & ink illustrations, sculpted clay cover inlays
Forbidden Knowledge of the Apocalypse materialized out of researching chained libraries and the books they held. This piece is made up of four books, one themed on each of the horsemen of the apocalypse, housed in a custom clamshell box with a shelf and rod the books are chained to.
Each book is adorned with a clay inlays, thematic color scheme, and symbolism. The books are sewn on cords, exploring a medieval bookbinding structure, and covered in faux leather.
Witches’ Field Guide - 2018
Coptic bound, watercolor illustrations, wooden covers with natural specimens
Witches’ Field Guide consists of five signatures exploring: trinkets/found items, potions, tarot, and spells done in watercolor and ink.
The covers are solid wood with cutout windows featuring some trinkets. Hot glue details are also featured on the cover.