When visiting the new art exchange recently for the exhibition titled mind
It was an exhibition that first struck me as text heavy with images
That appears historical to Sikh traditional spiritual world. This is not the type of exhibition
I can say I have explored before. I was challenged by my unexpected patient wanting
Something that was just visual rather than text. Settling into my senses I began to appreciate how the stillness of reading can call upon your attention to focus to meditate into something of meaning.
Looking at all the work gave me the thought of how books can be sacred and potentially create a book or a few
So I began staining paper with tea to make the paper look mature
Thinking also of the materials such as tea to dye paper many sit around drinking tea to get through a day this can be seen as a moment of stillness
A moment of reflection am wanting to bring something
Fourth that has you look in think feel could a book do that with what’s in the book or a series of titles five books
The process of prepping for the book
several a1 pieces of paper. Folding then using a metal ruler to pull and cut paper
Boiling kettle making tea dripping tea brushing with teabag on paper
I like the results I think maybe burn the edges
Although the paper cuts don't look perfect the imperfections I think could complement something being sacred in a book and slightly beaten down but still accessible. What could? Be in the book some kind of sound something colourful visual
With the book something to sit on what am I trying to say or show? Questions I am exploring
book not finished
