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Japanese stab binding. Ink on handmade paper.
5” x 8” (closed)
2023
This poetry book is a multi-layered creation, interweaving illustrations and poetry written by the artist on pages of varying sizes. Some pages feature intricate fold-cut designs that reveal hidden layers beneath, enhancing the sense of depth and discovery. The cover is meticulously crafted, reinforced with ultra-thin paper that not only protects the textured, rough-surfaced material but also adds a shimmering quality when viewed under light from different angles. The binding employs a complex variation of Japanese stab binding in a crisscross pattern.