Flora

For this project I want to create a small set of artist books about local flora in the boone and appalachian area. These books will be made by making use of printing techniques such as riso printing and cyanotype. This book will explore the ideas of destruction of the environment and a world where these plants have been lost and all we can do is recall from memory. Not only will this project be speaking on the destruction of our forests and the plants within them, but it is a chance for me to educate myself on these plants that I don't know enough about. Each page will include a riso printed drawing of a plant from my memory as I do more research and learn more about them representing the death and extinction of plants. As well as the drawing I will create a second layer with cyanotype of that plant overlapping the riso. For book forms I want to make use of an accordion fold and book board to practice both the creation of accordions and working with book board and book cloth. These books will be both a project that will help me learn more about the creation of these books and book arts and developing my skills as an artist. It also is an opportunity for  learning more about the local flora and expanding my understanding of the plants and their importance. This project is important to me as an artist as it explores my love for conservation and also learning more about and developing my skills in book arts and print making.