Writing is a highly stationary craft that is not good for one's lower back, nor one's waistline. When I need a more physical outlet for my creative energy, I make books. Here is a selection of my most recent output.
THINGS WE ARE CURRENTLY WORRIED ABOUT © 2018
Two boxes with string and button fasteners; each box contains 50 cards outlining common worries
Cardstock, cardboard, paper, coloured adhesive dots. linen thread, brass & silver paper eyelets; laser printed
“We may be too tall to get in the door”
“You may clap when you’re meant to wave”
You may sing when you’re meant to talk
MELBOURNE'S INSIGNIFICANT SITES Vol 1 © 2018
Pack of cards identifying 13 insignificant sites of Melbourne. Includes bonus stickers.
Cardstock, street directory, laser labels, self-adhesive coloured labels; laser printed, hand-stamped
Nothing of interest has ever happened in this location
MATCHBOX ART Series 1 © 2017
Six matchboxes (volumes), each with a set of 13 miniature collage pieces
Craft cardboard, cardstock, miscellaneous images from magazines and books; laser printed
Sailor's dream #52
Adventure-less #58
Medusa Man #62
WE HOLD OUR CARDS CLOSE TO OUR CHESTS © 2017
Three card packs, each with a set of 12 micro stories
Cardstock, paper; laser printed, hand-stamped, oil-based pigment ink
"Mother was short..."
Man walks forward
Man walks backward
MAN WALKS FORWARD: MAN WALKS BACKWARD © 2017
Cardstock, archival ink, pencil, linen thread; hand-drawn
Walking forward
Walking backward
UPDATES FROM SUBURBIA © 2016
Cardstock, street directory, binder ring; hand-stamped, oil-based pigment ink
former agnostic & minor sprain
prefers reptiles & low on milk
NORMAL PEOPLE © 2016
Cardstock, linen thread, tracing paper; laser printed
NORMAL PEOPLE
"Normal people tend to blend into the crowd..."
NORMAL PEOPLE
"... But no so much that they cannot be seen"
NORMAL PEOPLE
"It is unusual for a normal person to cry in public"
Brokeback Mountain in Shipping Flag Format
Brokeback Mountain in Shipping Flag Format
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN QUOTES IN SHIPPING FLAG FORMAT (BBMISFF) © 2015
Cardstock, linen thread, jump ring; hand-stamped, oil-based pigment ink
HOLES © 2015
Paper, linen thread, embroidery thread; laser printer
"Here are some comments I have recently overheard pertaining to holes..."
"I think there's a hole over there..."
