Stash, collection, hoard, cumulation, stockpile, assemblage. I have them all. Who collects offcuts that they may use one day?
Today is my day. I have two boxes collected over the years. They have been very useful but it's time to lessen the hoard of all the treasures that have been part of an artwork.
I’m making a junk journal.
The white paper has shading and the stockpile of precious collage will diminish.
Let the book begin.
What Triggers a new artwork? My Nana lived in Christchurch.
As a young child we holidayed with Nana and Papa. Nana couldn’t drive and the bus stop over the road was very convenient. She along with her sister would board the ‘goody red bus.’ With their super dress sense and handbags over their arm this was a weekly adventure culminating with afternoon tea at Beaths.
When the Christchurch earthquake struck 22nd February 2011 my mind went back to my early memories and wondering how my Nana would cope with the liquifaction, her beloved cathedral broken and the area she lived in red zoned.
I painted a picture.
The rules stated that the mini book could be no bigger than 2 inches. Now that's small.
A topic was given and those people who had entered communicated. A deadline was set and then posted to the recipient.
I always felt remorse when my first book was sent away. After that I made two so I could keep one. I'm glad I did as I have so many treasured mini books that I have been sent and have made.
It's amazing what you can achieve when there is a deadline
