Books pleats.... getting lost in the pages

It's that time of year again the gorgeous team at Artisan are holding their Annual Artist Book Show again. I am there will bells on. I'm looking forward to taking part again, based on the range of work, quality of the submissions from last year I have my work cut out for me!

Lost in the Pages by Sai-Wai Foo

With my entry this year I decided to explore what I love about books. I like to develop ideas based on a theme or on a thought. This time I wanted to look at the immersive elements of reading, the simple joy of getting lost in the text and pages. Nothing nicer than losing yourself in great writing combine that with a cup of tea and I'm really a very happy girl!

Here's a few work In progress shots of the piece. It's titled "lost in the pages" and is a small scale paper and mixed media sculpture. A enamel painted doll's head is engulfed by pleated book pages, the book binding is super soft distressed leather that I have been using on & off for awhile. I love the aged patina & marks on the leather.

I currently have some other work at Artisan in the cabinets, so if you happen to be in the area duck by & have a look.

If you are on the hunt for a craft, art or fashion book this is a great store. The staff are really knowledgeable, friendly and will do their best to help you track out a hard to find book! The show runs from 14th September to the 12th October  and details below!

Love Miss Foo XXX

159 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy Victoria  3065
AUSTRALIA

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 10.00-17.30
Sat: 11.00-16.30  

New Stockist Gleaners Inc.

I have a new stockist! I dropped off some bunnies & song birds today at Gleaners Inc. It's tucked in just off the main drag of Sydney Road in the former Perucci shirt makers store front - it is an oasis of vintage finds, haven of nanna crafting & handmade goodies. 

Pleatybunny By Miss Foo now at Gleaners Inc.

Run by the very lovely Liz Jones - super friendly and is the clever lady that is behind Betty Jo Designs. Also she's a bit of a truffle-pig of vintage finds... I have to admit I did leave the store today with a  beautiful vintage map book, mmmmm embossed cover... 
Here are some pics of the store & what you will find in there. 

Miss Mini making herself at home at Gleaners Inc

 

The Lovely Liz Jones & Mini doing her impression of a floor rug

A selection of Pleatbunny By Miss FOO bunnies & birdies!

 

 

Check out the Gleaners Inc. Blog here & you can stalk them on Facebook here!

Gleaners Inc. 

2 Ballarat St. Brunswick, 

Victoria 3071, Australia

There is going to be a Gleaners Inc stall at Finders Keepers Market this Friday 20th April 6pm -10pm & Saturday 21st 10am-5pm at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. Stop by & say Hi to the Gleaners Inc posse!

 

Love Miss Foo XXX

New stockist CURIOUS GRACE

New stock has gone in to Curious Grace a lovely little place in Seddon!
It carries a mix of furniture, books, home wares, jewellery & gifts. It's owned by Anna who is very supportive of local talent & is generally a pretty awesome chick!

So yes it is in keeping with my policy of places that are run by nice people, after all it would be remiss of me to let the fluffy & feathered ones just go anywhere to live.

They have invaded and are causing havoc in the store!

Curious Grace 

Shop 3, 107 Victoria Street

Seddon, Victoria 3011

see the map

& you can stalk them too on Facebook

 

a bunny hanging out with the wildlife

Looking good required time & effort

Poppy never behaved herself

Dee Dee was very stylish

Song birds being watched over
 by an AWESOME paper robot