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the secret library of solihull an exhibition of contemporary artists books at the solihull arts gallery 8 march 8 may 2010 secretlibrary the secret library of solihull archives rss feed the secret library of solihull in 1 on march 8 2010 at 5 30 pm 8 march 8 may 2010 solihull art gallery the secret library of solihull reveals the many spectacular and subversive works that fall under the title of artist s books everyone has a favourite book and in this form of modern art it is the book itself which takes centre stage however artists books are a little known form of contemporary art which became popular during the 20th century often produced in small quantities artists books are books or book like objects intended as a work of art in their own right works on display include books that focus on wordplay feature the book as a theatrical stage for conceptual ideas a dynamic and infinitely complex surface for imagery or a springboard from which to launch sweeping narratives a highlight of the show is tina hill s spectacular towering walk through piece excavating babel which dwarfs the viewer inside a sculptural installation of more than 2 000 books recent graduate jatinder bains was commissioned to make the unique exhibition card for the secret library which folds up into a book also presented here is her handmade systematic journey a book of photographs taken during a journey through birmingham city centre wolverhampton born artist simon goode displays his innovative letterpress printed works such as the heart printed and bound by the artist himself and based on an abstracted physiology of the human heart and the machine an entirely handmade and letterpressed book based on the avant garde futurist manifesto this show also includes an opportunity to see important book art works from the collection at the centre for fine print research at university of the west of england which are rarely seen outside bristol comment the secret library of solihull launch party in 1 on march 2 2010 at 4 56 pm join us at the launch of the secret library of solihull on 11 march 6 15 7 30pm for a preview of the exhibition and the chance to meet the artists taking part in the show tina hill will be talking about her practice the inspiration and process behind excavating babel and other book works and printmaking projects we will be joined by the mayor of solihull for the evening who will be learning how to make and bind his own artists book comment artists book workshops bookbinding in 1 on february 10 2010 at 11 19 pm bookbinding master classes for adults 18 especially artists of all disciplines printmakers photographers illustrators designers limited places available book early to avoid disappointment with book artist simon goode www simongoode co uk 60 for two days when booked together or 35 per person per day if booking separately fee includes specialist materials plus tea and coffee during the day all materials and tools will be provided as part of the secret library of solihull exhibition learn how to make a variety of hand bound books with our bookbinding master classes this course is aimed those with a little practical experience but would suit beginners with enthusiasm participants will be able to take their creations away with them at the end of the course bookbinding introduction session saturday 10 april 2010 11am 4pm including lunch break using the artists books in the exhibition as a starting point this day long course will cover a number of attractive and easy to make book structures using a variety of methods participants will be using specialist tools including bone folders bookbinding knives needles and linen thread and a range of papers and boards to make their own handmade book bookbinding making your own artists book sunday 11 april 2010 11am 4pm including lunch break the second day will build upon book structures learned in the previous session participants will learn a new bookbinding structure and will have the opportunity to produce their own artists book with guidance from the tutors participants are encouraged to bring their own work illustrations drawings photographs and most importantly ideas with which to make books to book a place contact the solihull arts complex box office on 0121 704 6962 comment artists in the secret library of solihull exhibition earle d swope francis elliott and cas serafin frans baake jackie batey jatinder bains john bently mike nicholson paul laidler sally alatalo sarah bodman sarah noreen simon goode stephen fowler tom sowden the secret library of solihull 8 march 8 may 2010 join us at the solihull arts complex this spring and delve into a secret library of contemporary artists books with an exhibition dedicated to the genre artists books and book works installation and book related performances will all be showcased we are proud to include excavating babel by tina hill the agassi book arts prize winner 2009 hill has transformed more than 2000 books into a towering walkthrough installation we will be running a series of artists book making workshops aimed at artists and novices through all disciplines throughout the duration of the exhibition as part of the exhibition the solihull artists book fair will take place at the solihull arts complex on saturday 20 march 2010 solihull artists book fair exhibitors alix swan artist book collective biad catalogue of concern david lasnier emma hardicker hoi polloi iain macleod brudenell karoline rerrie lindsay jenkinson gemma frearson rag and bone shop books sarah trigg the kelham museum the yellow door bindery tina hill insertspace create a free website or blog at wordpress com subscribe subscribed the secret library of solihull sign me up already have a wordpress com account log in now privacy the secret library of solihull subscribe subscribed sign up log in report this content view site in reader manage subscriptions collapse this bar loading comments write a comment email required name required 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