Thursday, November 11, 2021

Unboxing the Alphabet

For the WAM faculty art show, I decided to make a concertina book held by a belly band.


Only that wasn't enough, I made an origami presentation box with lid, too.



Book and belly band


Book without belly band


The concertina or accordion fold book has 10 pages. The end pages are glued to the covers for a total of 8 pages for writing. The book starts with the letter A decorated for Winter


The top bowl of the B illustrates Spring and the bottom bowl for Summer. The letter C is decorated for Autumn/Fall.


Text pages. Verso: "Each of us has his own alphabet with which to create poetry." Oops, I forgot to give author, Irving Stone credit. The alphabet is written out and a variation ending on the Recto for the Alphabet Song: Now you know your ABCs, next time won't you write with me?


The last 3 pages provided a way for me to sign my work.


Sumi ink, gouache, watercolor, 23 karate gold (because I can) written with a Brause 1 mm. on Arches Text Wove. The book measures 2.5 inches square.
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28 comments:

  1. kathyinozarksNovember 11, 2021 at 6:38 AM

    Your life's work is displayed in this very awesome handmade book-so beautiful CJ

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  2. Anne (cornucopia)November 11, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Wow, the book is stunning! And the box for it is an added beauty. I love Ink with his angel wings.

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  3. robin cox walshNovember 11, 2021 at 9:59 AM

    WOW! That is impressive! (....and you chose the correct button for the band.....lol!)

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    1. CJ KennedyNovember 11, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      The blue button was the one Vincent and I liked best

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  4. Divers and SundryNovember 11, 2021 at 11:29 AM

    Wow! So much beauty in such a small space, this will be a wonderful addition to the art display.

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  5. My name is Erika.November 11, 2021 at 12:10 PM

    This is amazing CJ. I’m glad you shared it. Those illuminated letters look wonderful Happy Thursday.

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  6. My name is Erika.November 11, 2021 at 12:11 PM

    Not sure my first comment went through. I love how this came out CJ and I’m glad you shared it. The illuminated letters are amazing.

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    1. CJ KennedyNovember 11, 2021 at 1:02 PM

      Both comments came through. Now, I'll have to wear two cowboy hats. 🤠🤠

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  7. Sandra CoxNovember 11, 2021 at 2:47 PM

    I love it!

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  8. Lowcarb team memberNovember 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    A big WOW from me.
    This is FABULOUS.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 11, 2021 at 8:00 PM

    Amazing and wonderful. You put SO much into this and it shows. I especially like how you displayed your name and the box you created to place this tiny book in.

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    1. CJ KennedyNovember 12, 2021 at 7:05 AM

      The box is cute, but didn't go with the book to be displayed. I figured it would be just something that would get lost.

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  10. The PadreNovember 11, 2021 at 8:36 PM

    Unreal - Love It - So Creative - SO Perfect - Well Done

    Cheers

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  11. Valerie-JaelNovember 12, 2021 at 5:03 AM

    Absolutely wonderful, hats off to you! Valerie

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  12. Lady Caer MorgannaNovember 12, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    That is REALLY cool!!!!

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  13. one irrational beanNovember 12, 2021 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful CJ love it 🥰

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  14. sandyNovember 13, 2021 at 10:38 PM

    wow, you sure are creative and talented. I really love what you showed here. Nice!

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  15. Magic Love CrowDecember 8, 2021 at 4:22 PM

    Wow! You are so talented! Love this CJ!

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