Four: Book V. Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall [Artist Book]

Published by np, 2004

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Seller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB, Portland, ME, U.S.A.Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB

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Unique. Hardcover. One of 5 unique manuscripts with mixed media, calligraphy/mss, and painting, celebrating the four elements. The angel, lion, ox, and eagle are also part of the symbolism. "Word forms as image are the primary focus of my art. Words and symbols, used as marks, are layered on paintings to form a wall of history with meaning at each depth. Aesthetics of words and symbols is of more importance than reading the text, and indeed most of the words I use are totally illegible. I believe man has an intuitive connection to marks, and there is worldwide use of similar mark forms from prehistoric times. Symbolism has interested me since I was young, and for a long time I incorporated world iconography and the meanings of four and into my art. This led to study of fertility symbols, conjoined with a study of tree symbolism. . Nothing is quite concrete, and my work is very intuitive. My work is an affirmation of the human spirit and the mark of the hand. In our modern world, which is growing smaller, the influences of the computer are everywhere. Handwriting is an antidote to that, and connects strongly with people today." [artist statement]. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Full black goatskin ruled in gilt and in blind with numerous inlaid symbols in yellow or red leathers on the upper cover, gilt ruled symbols on the lower; in blind-stamped text on both covers wraps around spine; monoprints over intaglios on thick Johannot paper, with Akua color, endleaves painted in various colors; black cloth tray case with printed paper spine label. fo. np [12 leaves]. Illus. (hand colored). Unique mss work. Signed by the artist. Fine in Fine Drop-Spine Archival Box.

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Title
Four: Book V. Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall [Artist Book]
Author
Wait, Laura
Publisher
np
Publication year
2004
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Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Unique.
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Lux Mentis specializes in fine first editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. Whatever your interests - Americana, fiction, film, children's books, art, travel, or the history of ideas - Lux Mentis provides a diverse selection. Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment if and when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.

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