Apr 06, 2009

Archives & Special Collections, Harriet Irving Library is pleased to announce the arrival of "The Art of the Book '08", a juried travelling exhibition of the book arts celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG).

This exhibit, comprised of 78 works by Canadian, American, and Japanese book artists, includes a variety of work reflecting the distinct but overlapping elements of the book arts: livre d'artiste (artists' books); fine binding; box-making; paper decorating; papermaking; and calligraphy.

Fredericton mixed-media artist Stacey James’ Reflective Journal II is included in “The Art of the Book ’08”, the only New Brunswick artist represented. Stacy James is a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design with a diploma in Fine Craft majoring in Textiles/Fiber Arts and is pursuing her BA in Fine Art with a specialization in Sculpture at NSCAD University in Halifax. Her Reflective Journal II incorporates oil coated stainless steel wire, stainless steel wire, mirrors, glass, photo transfers, hair, thorns, ink, acrylics, watercolour, and mixed media collage.

The exhibition, located in the H.R. Stewart Room, 5th floor, Harriet Irving Library, will continue until May 31. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information on the exhibition can be found on the CBBAG website ( www.cabbag.ca/home.html )