in this time of looking back in order to move forward in my daily doings in the studio i found this altered book that i created during travels from Tasmania to Tokyo to catch up with family. A wonderful trip - so lovely to spend time with family filled with new sights, sounds and smells.
This is an altered book ... a 1963 (abridged) copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". I had a great time re-reading this book whilst altering it during my time in Tokyo. And how wonderful to explore all the sights and find new places to see art, gardens and fish ! I am a quiet fan of Koi and goldfish.
I attended galleries in small alleys, big exhibitions in magnificent buildings, found sculptures and outdoor happenings, an antique shop and great food. Not so great coffee except my daughter had an excellent coffee machine at home so i could start the day filled with vigour.
In this altered book pages include collage, additional new 'pages' that fold out, windows, mark making, found poetry, collage and drawing.
a collage on the preface page
this page (above is a found poetry page) ... it reads (after redaction)
him
other pirates envied
but conscience was
it seemed
in the end
there
More pages in this slideshow below. and an article on 'found poetry' here
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