Alison Aye Art
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This card is unique, there is no other the same. It is a one-off.
It is not a print, it is made from the actual book, which is 44 years old.
It is made by sewing a page from a battered, old copy of Birds by the brilliant Brian Wildsmith, onto a cereal box.
Brian Wildsmith is a hero of mine. He was born in 1930 and grew up in a small mining village in the north of England. Being a miner’s daughter from the north myself, I need no more than this to like him. However, there is a lot more to like, not least his wonderful children’s books. I go into much greater detail about the making of this card on my blog, alisonsye.com (see numbers 1 - 78).
It is completely upcycled, and very eco-friendly, as everything used in its making was destined for the bin.
I absolutely never cut up healthy books, nor do I clean up any blemishes left by life. Kind friends save food packaging for me, and the books I use have been 'retired' from local schools and libraries, after years of loyal service.
It measures 9.6cms x 9.6cms (when folded), and is left blank inside for your own message.
The envelope is also upcycled, and has been sewn for a perfect fit. Some stickers are provided for sealing (see image).
All of my work is numbered, this is 5. It was made back in January of this year, but was inappropriate to list at that point.
If you have any questions, please give me a shout,
Alison
Designed by Alison Aye in London
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