Coptic Book binding
After deciding to contribute to the Research Festival through a printed publication, I began experimenting with bookmaking using the Coptic bookbinding technique. This process involved chain link sewing to bind folded card sections together, with two pieces of cardboard forming the covers to create a finished booklet.
While the technique produced a visually appealing and durable structure, I found the chain link sewing challenging to keep track of and time-consuming to execute. The intricacy of the stitching required a high level of precision, and the overall construction process demanded more effort than I anticipated.
As a result, I chose to pursue a simpler and more easily replicable method for producing my publication. This decision allowed me to focus more on the content and presentation of the work itself, rather than the technical demands of the binding process. By streamlining the construction, I was able to ensure that the publication could be reproduced more efficiently while still maintaining a professional and thoughtful design.
COLOURS ~ THOUGHTS ZINE
I have decided to create a small, hand-folded zine that explores the colours of creatures and objects I have observed, alongside the artworks I have produced and the thoughts that emerged while reflecting on these colours. The zine will serve as both a visual and written record of my engagement with the natural world, capturing the vibrancy and subtlety of colour as it appears in everyday encounters.
To make the publication more personal and distinctive, I plan to incorporate a small limited-edition print of my work. This print will be placed on the opposite side of the zine, designed so that it becomes fully visible when the zine is unfolded. In this way, the zine functions not only as a booklet but also as a collectible artwork, offering the audience a tangible connection to my practice.
This project contributes to my ongoing endeavour to share my outlook on the world while encouraging others to reflect on their own. By combining colour studies, personal reflections, and a printed artwork, the zine becomes a space for dialogue - between myself and the audience, and between the audience and the natural world. My hope is that it will inspire viewers to consider how they perceive colour in their own environments and how these perceptions shape their relationship with the world around them.