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Turn the Page 2019

5/19/2019

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The Forum in Norwich City centre was alive with the buzz of conversations for two days as visitors to ​​Turn the Page Artist Book Fair, gently moved around the stalls taking their time to browse, and speak with exhibitors about their work. Coordinated by Rosie Sherwood, the event included a  wonderful variety of book arts - something for everyone. Visitors were warm and engaging and willing to think about books in their broadest sense from the traditional skills of bookbinders to a variety of beautifully illustrated limited editions, letterpress, calligraphy, poetry and sculptural pieces.

I am always delighted and amazed at the unexpected chance encounters that these occasions create.  Alongside conversations about art, and books, I have met scientists and amateur enthusiasts who are willing to share elements of their passion in response to my work. This is  a privilege and reward enriching my own (albeit limited) knowledge. It is why I love working with book structures - they have the ability to appeal to such a wide audience.

A selection of artists work from the show can be viewed on the Artbookart website but here are a few casual shots from the two days. 

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Setting up nice and early on Friday morning.
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The event starts to attract visitors. "Connecting Threads' dominates the room.
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A young visitor is eager to explore up close!
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All set and ready for the day - Helen form the Subversive Unconsious Collective.
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Absorbed in conversation.
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A delighted visitor surprised by books made from Fruit on Dizzy Pragnall's table!
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Wonderful to see the  group 'seven' and Ali Bournes. Thanks for travelling up from Essex
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  • News
  • Gallery
  • Art Works
    • The Ark >
      • Adrift
    • The Great Gathering
    • Blickling Hall
    • Salts - LighthouseKeeping
    • The Sea
    • World of Ice
    • Lost Voices - Whaling
    • Pages from a Frozen Sea
    • Capturing the Moment.
    • Holuhraun 2014 -2015
    • Silent Spring Revisited
    • Archived Pages >
      • Ocean Blue
      • Fire - The True Egde of Creation.
      • Before The Beginning.
      • Al Mutanabbi Street Project
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