Bainbridge Island Museum of Art has an exhibit entitled “Artist’s Books Chapter Five: Women, Now and Then“, a small room of assemblages that focus on aspects of women’s lives and what it means to be a woman. Interesting, comical, disturbing and beautiful. This one by Teri Greeves caught my eye. Entitled “Book of Dance and Dress,” it is six pages of beaded artistry portraying the dance and clothing of Native women. The book appears to be constructed of deerskin.
The dancing portrayed is contemporary and taken from competitive pow wow dance styles.
It was behind glass. I wish I could have gotten closer. The detail was gorgeous.
I can imagine many hours went into crafting these books. Amazing!
The bead work is exquisite. I respect crafts as fine art and am so happy that museums are now honoring the work of women doing local crafts.
I’ll have to show these to Elenka. She makes books.
What a fabulous idea – and gorgeous work.
Absolutely amazing! I really, REALLY like this.
I really like the intricate detail!