Description
The Artist's Book and Colours: Creation and Experimentation
The artist's book, much more than a simple reading medium, is a work in its own right, a fusion of idea, form and content. A true testing ground for the artist, it allows the boundaries of the tradition of the book as an object to be pushed back. Through it, the artist questions printing techniques, materials, sequences and the very nature of the page. The artist's book often departs from the classic structure, becoming a unique object that deconstructs the expectations associated with conventional reading.
In this context, colour proves to be an essential element, an expressive force, but also a tool for reflection. Far from being a simple decorative ornament, colour here becomes a dimension in its own right. It is sometimes conceived as a common thread, a visual code that guides the reader in their exploration, or as a dynamic interplay between content and container.
Whether you are an artist, designer, or simply passionate about the art of bookmaking, this workshop is an opportunity to explore the richness of this medium, bringing together form, colour and content in a personal, original work.
Methods
Analysis of different materials.
Creation of a ‘layout’.
Research and materials in your ‘research notebook’.
Creating mock-ups: discovering different bindings or ways of assembling the book.
Level
This course is open to everyone and is aimed at people with artistic experience in photography, engraving, drawing, etc.
Material
Participants must bring content related to their artistic practice: engravings, paintings, drawings, photographs, etc.
Bring paper materials of all types and fabrics that could be incorporated into the artist's book. Reference books, if they have any.
Notebook (grainy drawing paper) for research
Coloured pencils, felt-tip pens or watercolours
Various coloured papers of different weights (120, 150, 200 gsm) for coloured endpapers
Papers of different materials and colours depending on your project
Large metal ruler (50 cm)
mechanical pencil - set square - flat brush for glue - rags
paper clips
Any questions ?
If you have any questions, please refer to : the practical information.
