I am continuing to collaborate with Supria, Jill, Rita, Veronica, and Roxanne on our Inner Works project. We have each created an altered book and selected a theme, which one by one, all the artists will interpret in each book. We are nearing the end of this special adventure, which began back in January 2009. I just completed my pages in Supria's book and have one more book to work in before I receive my own, no doubt bursting at the seams with creativity.
Supria's altered book is entitled "On Paper Wings" and it tells the inspiring story of Helen Keller, well known to just about every one. I've included some peeks here but I do not want to post the pages in their entirety until after Supria gets her book back.
Helen's story is really one we all could take a lesson from...
thriving despite obstacles...
seeing hope where others may have seen despair...
(eye image created by Lynne Hoppe - thanks Lynne!)
meeting challenges with dignity and grace...
battling against the odds...
and ultimately achieving and surpassing her goals.
Please click here to be taken to the Inner Works blog, which highlights all the books in this project.
24 comments:
What a beautiful and inspiring addition to Supria's "Wings of Paper" book. I think even Helen is looking down and smiling- loving all of the creative work and detail you've included. She must be "feeling" what you've created to celebrate her spirit. Love Lynne's eye that you've included too, in addition to the different sizes of pages and very old look to your spread. Really love it- and know Supria will as well!
All very inspiring and what Helen overcame should encourage us to never give up.
wow, this is gorgeous, seth... truly... i really want to *touch* everything!
so i was scrolling down slowly, really examining the photos - checking out that gauze (cheesecloth?) over the eye extra long and thinking what a great idea that was, when i thought i saw my name. i looked again and it was me, hee! honestly seth, i can't take much credit for that eye - it's a stamp. but i just love seeing it used here...
Tears came to my eyes as I studied your collaboration and the images you all have shared. The intimacy is almost touchable...It makes you want to reach out and touch the world. Thank you for sharing this gift. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Yes I have been up late stitching my story...night s are sometimes rocky so I see with my heart and touch others through our shared words.
wow!! what gorgeous pieces! what fantastic artists!!
This is wonderful Seth. Love the eye behind the gauze fabric. Great ideas and use of elements to tell the story here and the textures, lovin them of course. Also like the smaller page within the whole, nicely done. This has been a wonderful collaboration to watch unfold and like evryone else I'm eager to see the pages after you are all finished. Saw Viv's pages on that collaboration yesterday. That looks another good one too!
Anybody using braille on their pages?
A beautiful theme for what looks like a very tactile book.
inspiring and beautiful reading and seeing what you've created Seth!!!
these glimpses are stunning
as have been the other pops in past posts about this project
such an inspiring and gracious theme
Spectacular! VERY visually chewy!
Helen Keller did have an extraordinary life. When I worked in an elementary school, during our reading sessions the textbook we used featured her. The students were astonished that someone who could not hear, see or speak could learn anything. Yes, never give up. Often insurmountable goals can be achieved with the right help and the right attitude.
So many ideas pop up for the subject of Helen Keller what and interesting book and title. What will you be doing in this particular book.
I love the whole book idea seth.
This is such a lovely way to honor a great woman. Helen Kellar should be a source of inspiration to all of us.
What a wonderful collaboration, Seth. The photos of the pages you show are stunning. The books will be bursting and awe inspiring. I can't wait for the photos. I have a big button telephone (as I can't see too well) with an amplifier (as I'm deaf too) and I've always called it my Helen Keller phone. Who can ever forget that wonderful film? She truly was a remarkable woman.
Seth! I gush and grasp for words every time I drop in to see your SIGNATURE STYLE! You have such a clear vision - and you really are a treasure. La Dolce Vita's comment "Visually Chewy" is pretty right on - lol!
I am looking forward to the post where you not only share your book when it returns, but hopefully you will share how the collaboration came about.
- vicki xo
PS When are YOU teaching on the east coast? Sign me up!
This looks like such a gorgeous piece of art. Helen Keller's story, just like your art is full of inspiration.
Beautiful work Seth. I'm especially touched by what you have done with Lynne's eye stamp as both of my parents are registered blind x
What a great collaboration, Seth. Fantastic compositions! All are very inspiring! I always love seeing what you've created. The eye behind the cheese cloth is gorgeous.
gorgeous images. This is stunning.
you six are amazing, inspiring and talented beyond words. all of your work is truly breathtaking. i've gone through this post and looked at every photo at least seven times. the hand sign within the tarnished circle, the eye peeking through the gauze, the verbiage and the emotion behind it all are just stunning.
Amazing pages... I love the little book that pops out, and just wish I could open it and see more. I can feel that you put your heart into this beautiful book... Have a wonderful weekend... Roxanne
Wow...I love what you have done to my book...I can hardly wait to get it back...it is like waiting for a birthday or special day to arrive...waiting in anticipation to hold and absorb the great creative energy put into this book...I am such a great fan of your creativity...and I know I will love what you have done...love Lynne's eye and all the loving words embedded into the pages. Thanks for your lovely heart and soul...with anticipation and excitement I wait to hold it..Supria
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