Book Sculpture – Page 5 – Jo Howe-Artist

Finally moving forward (or wading out of treacle!)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jo Howe in Artist Book, Book Arts, Book Sculpture

It really has been a ridiculous length of time since I posted sharing new happenings. Gosh, the old seasonal break and other such distractions really took their toll.

Now, leaving that parked, exciting news… I have been accepted to show at Turn the Page 2013 in Norwich 3rd and 4th May. Very excited about being part of what I understand to be a really great event.

Rather deliciously, this has helped stimulate an ongoing period of flow, that I am certainly riding till the last wave crashes.

I have continued with my first ever artist book, now all the separate works photographed by the ever talented Roger Dorey ready for the next stage of production (ok, so not clarifying the approach, because of course, way too much experimental options popping up for me to define a final solution just yet).

Sincerity book page artist book book sculpture Jo Howe — Sincerity pg1
Photography – Roger Dorey

Rather wonderfully, this process has also led me onto more experimentation, linking this recent ‘artist book’, my doodles, that most definitely keep me sane and a re-acquaintance with perhaps my original book art inspiration Tom Phillips A Humument

Of course, I’ll be sharing some samples as that particular work grows, but at present, it is most definitely at the coveted nurturing stage!

And finally, I have just been appointed as a Director at Digswell Arts Trust, where I was fortunate enough to have a fellowship until quite recently. I am very excited about the way the Trust is evolving and feel completely honoured to have been asked to continue to be part of this great local organisation.

Exciting times!

East Contemporary Art: A Collection of 21st Century Practice.

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jo Howe in Book Arts, Book Sculpture

I am very excited and proud to announce that I have had two works accepted into this unique and ground breaking project.

I have just come back from the launch party at The University of Suffolk at the Waterfront building in Ipswich, where the collection will be housed.

Thank you to the lovely Mary Down and Freya Purdue for being such good company, and both, of course, also have works in this new collection.

Looking forward to seeing this project grow and the launch exhibition September 2013.

I will keep you posted as this evolves. In the meantime, here is a wee picture (rather bad one I must say) of myself and my two fine companions in the front row at the launch talk.

ECA Collection launch party Jo Howe Book Sculpture — ECA Collection launch party

Busy distractions

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Jo Howe in Artist Book, Book Arts, Book Sculpture, Sketchbook

I have been somewhat preoccupied by other work lately, the kind that pays the bills alas therefore not being able to find too much time in the studio. When I have managed to make it in, all of my focus has been developing my first artist book. Ok, honestly, perhaps not completely ALL of my focus. I always need some necessary side steps to doodle, think, digest and return to the task at hand, evidence of this below.

Scalpel-doodle Jo Howe Book Arts Book Sculpture — Scalpel doodle

I am actually very pleased with how the book has been coming along and indeed it is rather delicious seeing the sea of cut pages filling the desk at the moment.

Work in progress Jo Howe Book arts Book sculpture Artist books — Work in Progress

I have finally finished cutting the pages, and I have been slightly surprised as to how dark the narrative has become as the work has evolved. I am heavily influenced, of course, by the original book content, though I am always careful not to read the novel first. Reading the new tome, I can also see I have been influenced by current affairs.

I am now ready to mount them in preparation for photographing. So, if anyone can recommend a great artist book publisher, who maybe interested in a new artist book author, please do let me know.

🙂