On the 18th of March 2018, Aspex gallery in Portsmouth held an artist's book event which featured books, poets and workshops held by established artists and students. From traditional books and zines to contemporary arts that question what a book really is, the event was a massive success.
One of my artist books, 'Underwater Carousel' featured at this exhibition. The underwater carousel is a metaphor of unrequited love; the dolphin, which can symbolise diligence, transformation, and love, constantly follows / chases after the sea horse which can connote stubborness and no hurry for advancement. An idea sparked by the lyrics "she said she won the world at a carnival, but she couldn't ever win me" from the song She Had the World by Panic! at the Disco, this artist's book captures a single frame of the carousel's endless spinning through the use of clay, wood, acrylic paint, and fabric.
Here's some pictures of other exhibitor's work, including that of Lee Shearman's micro library, university of Portsmouth, Artists Books Online and Transrational Publications!
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