"These assemblages are made made from the covers of used books. I seek out those that
bring their own history - inscriptions, notations, signs of wear and amateur mending - poignant glimpses into the previous owners' lives. When dipped into melted beeswax, the papers become translucent, and unexpected details emerge. Sometimes the paper on the inside covers
tear in a way that suggests landscape, and I add to these readymade images, painting the moon in various phases and hand-lettering appropriate words from a Latin dictionary. On some, I add tiny diamonds, to suggest stars or lights." - Janet Jones
bring their own history - inscriptions, notations, signs of wear and amateur mending - poignant glimpses into the previous owners' lives. When dipped into melted beeswax, the papers become translucent, and unexpected details emerge. Sometimes the paper on the inside covers
tear in a way that suggests landscape, and I add to these readymade images, painting the moon in various phases and hand-lettering appropriate words from a Latin dictionary. On some, I add tiny diamonds, to suggest stars or lights." - Janet Jones
To see more of her work go to http://janetjonesfineart.com/.
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