Excess in Moderation
Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, 2016. Hardcover. Number 5 of 10 copies. This is a stunning work from well-known artist Carolyn Shattuck that uses the carousel structure and includes origami figures resting on brightly patterned Art Nouveau style papers. In addition to artists' books, she is a painter and creator of paper art. Carolyn exhibits her work nationally in numerous juried exhibitions and has received many awards. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. She teaches Book Art workshops in New England and Florida. She describes this work as "an expression of living life to the fullest while being aware of its risks." She writes: of the book "I love patterning and design so I explored combining two different art forms, Art Nouveau and Japanese Origami. Each origami figure including the turtle, the butterflies, carp, and the peacock signify the mystery, complexity, and variation of life on earth. The interior spine is a collection of quotes describing approaches to living life in excess." Printed with original origami paper and Red River paper. Housed in a black slipcase made with Lama Li paper. In fine condition. 5.5 x 8.75 inches. ARTISTS/010422. Fine. More