Altered Books by Rachael Ashe

Vancouver-based artist Rachael Ashe creates these lovely altered books that have a nature element in them.

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"I live in Vancouver, BC, a city surrounded by mountains, forests, and the ocean. Nature is ever present within the city, but I also don’t have to go far in order to immerse myself fully in natural surroundings."

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"I think incorporating imagery of birds, trees, and even using found objects from nature in my artwork is a natural byproduct of the environment in which I live."
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"Creating art from old books was an idea I processed in my head for a few years before I actually got serious about working with them."
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"Up until about four years ago the primary focus of my work was photography, but as I transitioned from shooting film to digital I felt I needed to do more tactile work."

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"I began creating mixed media collage, and this eventually led me to working withpaper and books. The big “AHA!” moment came when I picked up a copy of “New Directions in Altered Books” by Gabe Cyr and I realized the possibilities of creating three-dimensional assemblage work with books."
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Check her website: http://rachaelashe.com/