The Studio 5 Summer Exhibition. Day 9. Charlie Chaplin, Icon2.

Part of a commission of 6 books that explore icons of the 20th century.
Hand printed, 'Drum Leaf' text block with collage and mixed media. Exploring aspects of Charlie Chaplin's career and life. The binding is a flat back with the text block being laminated in to the binding (not case bound) The binding is hand coloured leather with panels of manipulated and torn book cloth, a flag, boot calf, old shirts, paper, mixed media etc etc etc...... Machine and hand sewing with the tensions altered to emphasise the patch work qualities of the panels. multiple textures with the under cloths not hidden creating obvious layers resembling old, worn and patched clothes.

The enclosure is a two tray, drop back box in book and various other cloths, again with machine and hand sewn patchwork giving a tantalizing indication of the contents. I always make boxes or enclosures for my books (except note and sketch books) both for protection and as an extension of the binding in many cases. As you shall see .............
35.5cm x 23.7cm x 1.4cm when closed.
My biblionautic chums and friends, I had planned a summer exhibition. However, as with nearly all things this has been put on hold. But have no fear, if you cannot come to the exhibition.. the exhibition comes to you. Featuring work from my personal collection and new works. Further live posts will be at 11.00 hrs BST, everyday, give or take. Please forgive the one or two blips and the odd shake!

Please follow the link (below the image) for a short film.

Charlie Chaplin