London Scenes. A new commission.

 

My biblionautic chums and friends.

A commission for a the Clothworkers' Company.

The following is from their web site......

The Clothworkers’ Company was founded in 1528, following a merger of The Fullers’ Company and The Shearmen’s Company. One of the ‘Great Twelve Livery Companies’ of the City of London, our original aim was to promote the craft of clothworking, supervise the training of apprentices and welfare of members, and protect standards of workmanship.

Today, members help us fulfil our civic duties to the City of London, manage our affairs and meet our charitable objectives. Livery members are expected to participate in the living history and traditions of the City – including the election of the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Aldermen – and to serve on our Court of Assistants or committees. They invest thousands of voluntary hours each year supporting the governance and management of our affairs. Responsible stewardship of our financial assets – principally based on historic property bequests and investments – has enabled us to pursue ambitious philanthropic goals.

While few members are now involved in The Company’s root trade, we continue to support textiles by funding technical education, skills development, innovative design, the conservation of textiles heritage and craft skills, and much more.

Please do visit their site so, so interesting.... https://www.clothworkers.co.uk/about/about-us/#

 

The Company have asked me to document all the various stages of the making of this binding... so here is the starting point. I am working on a full size maquette. The aim is to take inspiration from the wonderful wood cuts to create a layered, sculptured binding. 3D, yes I know a book is 3D but with emphasis on the spaces between layers, the nooks and crannies of London.

From a preliminary design I begin to work with form, shape and space. In the images one see the first steps in the journey.

 

 

Please note there are other ways of doing things, binding styles and opinions..... spelling and grammar. Please further note, the opinion of the author may change at any moment. This is due to having an open mind... of sorts.....