Auction #16: A Binding For The Moon

November 16th, 2009

Berry Moon, Bound by Erzebet YellowboyBerry Moon, Bound
by Erzebet Yellowboy

A limited edition of 1 copy bound for the Interstitial Arts Foundation, the book measures approximately 5 inches high by 4 inches wide. Handmade Lokta paper, glass beads, faux berries, cotton thread and silver foil make up the cover along with a spine of black cloth. Lokta paper throughout, text printed on white, laid paper.

Based On:
“Berry Moon” by Camilla Bruce

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I chose Camilla’s story to work with because it so wonderfully describes the relationship between artist and muse. It is said that the muse – whether she dictates writing, binding, beading, singing or painting – knows her artist more intimately than anyone else. It is also said that we must not neglect our muses. In ancient times, shrines were built to honor the muses and cults existed which venerated them at springs or fountains or caves. Today some believe that the muse is no more than a myth.

When I begin to bind a book, the text with which I am working becomes my muse, informing the color, shape and structure of its eventual container. For this book, the text of the story clearly revealed the colors, texture and decoration of the finished piece. It is the text that creates the book; my hands are merely the tools through which the story operates. I find that my work flows more smoothly when I maintain an awareness of the muse who guides me. This book came into being like magic; there was no hesitation between its initial layout and the final bead being tied to the spine. I can say, after binding it, that the muse is no myth. She is real, and this is my offering to her.

Erzebet Yellowboy

Berry Moon, Bound Berry Moon, Bound

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One Response to “Auction #16: A Binding For The Moon”

  1. Camilla Bruce on November 17, 2009 9:56 pm

    The Berry Moon muse carrier on this end is definitely impressed. The binding is gorgeous and suits the story so very well.

    I almost feel like the mother of the bride: my little story is all grown up and looks like a queen in that dress…

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