tempted
Leaves of three, let it be…
This accordion book is made primarily of poison ivy. The structure is made of handmade paper consisting of poison ivy, cotton, and kozo, and is arranged in a tonal gradation which has been created by the increased amount of poison ivy pulp such that the final pages of the accordion are nearly pure poison ivy. Luscious green poison ivy leaves are laminated onto the back side of the accordion which both invite touch and warn the harmful consequences of such an action. While the shape of the leaves of three, and the pungent scent of poison ivy typically act as a warning, here they become an intriguing and tempting invitation. There is a flirtation of materials with the addition of mulberry pages bound in with a poison ivy stem. Text sensuously describes the temptation and allure of forbidden fruit, and perhaps the forbidden contact with the poison ivy.
Poison ivy leaves, handmade poison ivy paper, poison ivy stems, mulberry paper, brass embellishments, silk cloth cover. 5.25” x 4” x 1” closed. Edition of 3. 2023
This accordion book is made primarily of poison ivy. The structure is made of handmade paper consisting of poison ivy, cotton, and kozo, and is arranged in a tonal gradation which has been created by the increased amount of poison ivy pulp such that the final pages of the accordion are nearly pure poison ivy. Luscious green poison ivy leaves are laminated onto the back side of the accordion which both invite touch and warn the harmful consequences of such an action. While the shape of the leaves of three, and the pungent scent of poison ivy typically act as a warning, here they become an intriguing and tempting invitation. There is a flirtation of materials with the addition of mulberry pages bound in with a poison ivy stem. Text sensuously describes the temptation and allure of forbidden fruit, and perhaps the forbidden contact with the poison ivy.
Poison ivy leaves, handmade poison ivy paper, poison ivy stems, mulberry paper, brass embellishments, silk cloth cover. 5.25” x 4” x 1” closed. Edition of 3. 2023