I have been creating artist books for several years. Often, I start with an old book that I repurpose with collage and paint directly onto the pages. This is the smallest book I’ve done so far. Starting not with a book, but an expired passport.
This little book tells a story. The passport belonged to my grandmother who travelled the world more than many people I have known. Growing up, I knew no one who travelled like she did. She was a department store buyer who made frequent trips to California, New York, Hong Kong, and Europe. As a child this was just grandma’s job to me. I knew it was a bit unusual but as an adult, I started to understand how extraordinary it was for a woman born in 1919 to have that kind of career. She also played the more traditional grandmother roles with ease — no one made a better apple pie than she did.
