Between the Books
Book Arts Exhibition at Cambridge Central Library
Cambridge Central Library and Great Shelford Library hosted our Book Arts exhibition – Between the Books. The exhibition was a great success entertaining and delighting people of all ages. The artworks were produced by twelve enthusiastic participants who attended our 10 week Book Arts course - Between the Pages. The artworks were displayed in Cambridge Central with the books interwoven amongst the regular collection. Although some visitors didn't have time to find all the books many people enjoyed exploring the library, on the hunt, whilst others were delighted to stumble upon them by mistake. The Book Arts then moved to Great Shelford Library where they were again entwined amongst the regular books. The exhibition had a fantastic response (comments from the comment book included below!) and we are delighted that so many people appreciated the hard work that went into each book.
It was also featured in a lovely blog in December please see the link toWandering the Dream Space
Thank you to course tutor Candida Bradley and all the book artists who contributed for your hard work and enthusiasm.
A few comments from the comments book:
‘An inspiring exhibition –I enjoyed the creativity and variety of the books..’ Diane W
‘I spent a pleasant hour discovering the various little book treasures!...’
‘Excellent-innovative & inspirational..’ Margaret
‘Thank you for a wonderful & inspiring exhibition’ M.P
‘The ‘treasure hunt’ slowed me down-lovely feeling-time to enjoy the calm and to admire the creativity & ingenuity of the book makers’
‘Very inspirational and thought provoking…’ Jennifer D
.Exhibition Overview
Following the 10 week course Between the Pages, Between the Books presented an exhibition of the works produced on the course by the tutor and the students.
Book Art is a little known genre of art which is surprisingly rare in Cambridgeshire. Given that Cambridge is such an academic city, full of books and knowledge, it seems strange that one of the creative types, so commonly found in the city, has not seized the opportunity to transform all the local libraries with a wonderful melange of non-conformative 'books'. As this opening is still available, this is exactly what we intend to do! We hope you will enjoy the results.
Since 29 September we have been running a 10-week course in the art of creative book making, meeting every Wednesday evening at the library. Candida Bradley, the tutor, and her team of newly converted Book Artists are making books of all shapes and sizes to share with us in an exhibition, providing a little bit of something different for all book lovers. There will be 20-40 works included, exploring a diverse range of subjects, all displayed amongst the library’s own book collection.
The exhibition will be displayed in Cambridge Central Library between Saturday 11 December and Sunday 9 January. Part of it will then be transferred to Great Shelford Library where it will be displayed until Thursday 10 February.
Time & Date
Cambridge Central Library: 11 December 2010 to 9 January 2011 | During normal library opening hours.
Great Shelford Library: 10 January 2011 to 10 February 2011 | During normal library opening hours.
Venue
Central Library, Grand Arcade, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge
Great Shelford Library, 10-12 Woollards Lane, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5LZ
For further information about the library facilities see their websites:
Transport
Central Library
The Grand Arcade car park is situated within the same building as the library. For rates see their website.
The central bus stop at drummer street is approximately a 10 minute walk from the library entrance. It is also possible to walk to the library from the train station.
Great Shelford Library
Street parking is usually available. Nearest public car park is just across the street by the Memorial Hall.Bus service Citi 7 stops in nearby Tunwells Lane.
Shelford railway station is 5 minutes walk away
Cost
Free!