Anne Murray
Since first encountering The Penland Book of Handmade Books at the public library in 2006, I have been passionate about making books and have been learning and practicing the crafts involved in making books – binding, making paper, marbling, creating book cloth, and woodworking. These skills have been acquired from the John Campbell Folk School (Brasstown, NC), the Penland School of Crafts (Penland, NC), the Sawtooth School for Visual Art (Winston-Salem, NC), as well as from several well-known paper/book artists and through independent practice.
I especially love making books that are made of materials I have created “from scratch” (hence skill development in associated crafts). My intent is to provide a one-of-a-kind functional item that is pleasing to both eye and hand and conveys the creative energy that went into producing it. In a time when e-readers are common and some folks wonder if books still have a place, I shout an enthusiastic vote for the pleasure of holding a hand-bound book and turning pages while feeling the texture of the paper. I offer unique hand-crafted books, each created with high quality materials and attention to the intended purpose and/or recipient.
I especially love making books that are made of materials I have created “from scratch” (hence skill development in associated crafts). My intent is to provide a one-of-a-kind functional item that is pleasing to both eye and hand and conveys the creative energy that went into producing it. In a time when e-readers are common and some folks wonder if books still have a place, I shout an enthusiastic vote for the pleasure of holding a hand-bound book and turning pages while feeling the texture of the paper. I offer unique hand-crafted books, each created with high quality materials and attention to the intended purpose and/or recipient.
©Anne Murray. Laser Embossed Coptic Stitch. Mixed Media, 6 x 4.5 inches.
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