Rabbit on the Moon
Tempe, AZ: Rarehare Creations, 2008. Number 3 of 4 copies. This is a particularly engaging and charming book from this noted book artist. In it she retells the myth of how the rabbit got on the moon. She tells the story in five parts that can be read by pulling out the text found in each of the five window boxes. This interesting structure is based on the Panorama Box designed by famed book artist Hedi Kyle. Hedi is an innovative artist who has had a major influence on the development of book arts. Pam Wood states that the story and design for this production work together for added interest visually. The book is bound in blue paper covers with delightful images of a rabbit on the moon in yellow and white. Spine is yellow cloth with a tiny rabbit image at its bottom edge. The five window boxes inside are done with blue, yellow and white papers, and they unfold in an accordion fashion. Pam utilized Japanese yuzan chiyogami, canson Mi Teintes, 18 carat gold ink, and her own hand dyed book cloth in the making of this work. Housed in a phase box case made of cream colored paper. Its cover has the artist's name address, and email address along with the title and copy number on an affixed label. In fine condition. Measures 15.9 cm x 12.1 cm and unfolds to 52 cm.
Academically trained in fine art, Pamela received a BFA in Printmaking from Kent State University and did post-graduate studies in graphic design at Cleveland Institute of Art. Pamela works primarily in paper and book arts and continues to exhibit her one-of-a-kind books at various art centers and museums, both nationally and internationally. Many of her artist's books have been acquired by different local, national, and international libraries and museums for their permanent collections. Pamela has studied at The American Academy of Bookbinding and with numerous master binders, including Helene Jolis, Don Glaister, and Monique Lallier. She produces fine bindings and artist’s books full time in her Tempe, AZ studio, Rarehare Creations. ARTB/072925. Fine.
Item #38178
Price: $500.00