I discovered Marks work at Studio 5 while in college for bookbinding. I was drawn to the conceptual nature of his work and modern design approach to book construction and book arts. He is constantly evolving the way his audience, clients and students interact with his work through a passion for exploration and pushing preexisting boundaries of traditional craft. Mark encourages his students to take risks and execute their designs in a fluid creative environment resulting in technical and artistic growth. This year I have completed three design bindings at Studio 5 all completely different in their techniques and design and material use. I am extremely excited to be the first artist in residence at Studio 5 where I will be completing a miniature book commission for the collection of Neale Albert. This process and explorations will be documented and posted on this blog.

Title: Rosanella

Author: Comte De Caylus. Wood Engravings by Sarah Chamberlain

Printer: The Rebecca Press 1988

Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 5 mm

“Rosanella” is a French fairytale, based around the theme of love, with darker undertones and themes of morality. The author, Anne Claude de Caylus (1692-1765) was a French antiquarian, archeologist, and man of letters. “Rosanella” was first printed in The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang in 1892. This edition from The Rebecca Press was hand printed with delicate detailed wood engravings throughout the book.