Decoupage
Category: I
Year: 2019
Location: Leigh-on-Sea
Artists: SEVEN - a creative sketchbook collective
Many Hands Make New Work
This altered book is the collective reimagining of SEVEN, a small group of artists who came together to experiment with creative techniques and idea-generating prompts in sketchbooks and art books. Exploration is our destination. And reclaiming unwanted books is our favourite.
While some might view this as a sticky end for a lovely little ex-library book, we like to think we've breathed new life into its neglected pages, using the photographs, diagrams and words within, plus the work of our fellow SEVEN members, as creative catalysts.
We picked this book on decoupage because its theme spoke to us. Turns out cutting and sticking pictures onto things - usually furniture - was enjoyed by everyone from Marie-Antoinette to mad, bad and dangerous with a pair of scissors Lord Byron. While those arty types Picasso and Matisse dabbled too. Who knew!?
Never ones to be deterred by big shoes, and suitably armed with paint, glue, cutting tools, and a clutch of everyday materials - think sweet wrappers and nail varnish - we set to work, taking turns to add to the book. A year later and this ex-library book has been transformed into something unplanned, unexpected and unique.
Enjoy!
Year: 2019
Location: Leigh-on-Sea
Artists: SEVEN - a creative sketchbook collective
Many Hands Make New Work
This altered book is the collective reimagining of SEVEN, a small group of artists who came together to experiment with creative techniques and idea-generating prompts in sketchbooks and art books. Exploration is our destination. And reclaiming unwanted books is our favourite.
While some might view this as a sticky end for a lovely little ex-library book, we like to think we've breathed new life into its neglected pages, using the photographs, diagrams and words within, plus the work of our fellow SEVEN members, as creative catalysts.
We picked this book on decoupage because its theme spoke to us. Turns out cutting and sticking pictures onto things - usually furniture - was enjoyed by everyone from Marie-Antoinette to mad, bad and dangerous with a pair of scissors Lord Byron. While those arty types Picasso and Matisse dabbled too. Who knew!?
Never ones to be deterred by big shoes, and suitably armed with paint, glue, cutting tools, and a clutch of everyday materials - think sweet wrappers and nail varnish - we set to work, taking turns to add to the book. A year later and this ex-library book has been transformed into something unplanned, unexpected and unique.
Enjoy!