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21 September, 2011

Paper Stacks

Once again it's been a while since my last post. The computer problems turned into disaster so I was left without it for nearly 2 months (unbelievable that it takes so long to reinstall some programs. If I did know what was a problem I would've done it myself but...)
In mean time I have been creating and most of my creations were given away to friends and family members. I have been shopping lots of beautiful things from all around the world. I was away for a week attending the conference and having some relaxing time beside work. I also enrolled into two new on-line classes but they will wait for a while because I'm facing some home improvements. Seth Apter's call for collaboration on "Paper Stacks" came just in right moment: I'm moving my little studio into the shed for short period while the painters finish their part. In few months time I will repeat this proces again because my studio will have some very cool storage solutions and hopefully be more "user friendly".

So here is my entry for the collaboration.



Very soon I will post some of the projects I have finished and also update my progress on the book "Gathered".

39 comments:

Seth said...

What an amazing collection of stacks. Loving all the bindings and the color palette of all these books.

Cynthia Schelzig said...

What a fabulous collection...marvelous!! Good luck with the renovations and all....
looking forward to seeing your other projects you finished. Have a good rest of your week!

Lucy said...

Hey Svetlana, great to see you blogging again. Love your stacks & the haunting colours are fab!
Hugs Lucy

Sharmon Davidson said...

Wow- these are some impressive stacks... all these handmade books! Good luck with your remodeling, Svetlana!

Sharmon Davidson said...

p.s. I'm doing a give away, if you're interested! :)

Dianne said...

gorgeous stack and assortment of wonderful books! love your style...

Unknown said...

I am so impressed by your stacks of journals.

Robin said...

wonderful and unique stacks...nice way to display them...awesome...a fest for the eyes..!

fairyrocks said...

LOVE your stacks. They are just begging to be looked at, so rustic and charming. Keep smiling and creating, happy you got back on line to share

Karen Isaacson said...

Wow - that's an incredible collection. Your work is gorgeous.

bohemiannie! art said...

very cool stacks!

H.D. Campbell said...

can i come over and look in real life? wow fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Oh these books are gorgeous, what an amazing stack. Love to see them in person. xox

amanda said...

inviting! I'd love to touch them all. the bindings look especially tactile.

Dandelion and Daisy said...

Beautiful, beautiful book bindings..makes for a great stack!

donna joy said...

wow!! love all the books-just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Stacks as building blocks--what a great metaphor!

Bill said...

Those are incredibly wonderful stacks! By the way, I desperately need a storage solution for my art supplies. :^)

Caterina Giglio said...

magnificent stacks!!!! x

Anonymous said...

Great stacks! Very nice indeed!!

Itaya Art said...

Holy Cow but you've got a lot of wonderful books! I love the different sizes, colors and textures. Very lovely. :)

Nikki Lee Anne Ghilain said...

Beautiful!

.Trudi Sissons said...

Wow - seriously committed and dedicated to your art and craft. I would cherish just ONE and you've dozens! Gorgeous.

Carol said...

Lovely stacks. Now I want a close up of those books. Love your colour sense.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Incredible and impressive. I love the bindings.

Marit said...

Oooohhh... those books, the bindings... I'm drooling! Beautiful!

Andria said...

What an amazing stack of handbound books...gorgeous!

Ingrid Dijkers said...

What an amazing stack of books! I have to admit I am extremely drawn toward the extremely thick bound book in the middle. Judging by the cover it must have wonderous contents!

Lynn Cohen said...

Lovely and wonderful colors.

Sonya Johnson said...

What an amazing collection of books in your stacks - I'd love to sit and look through them all :).

Jill Zaheer said...

Look at these most intricate bindings of your books and such creative designs. Just wonderful. As I look at them quickly, they resemble vintage blocks but they are beautiful books!

Anonymous said...

oooh, your stacks are absolutely divine! your bindings are awe-inspiring and i am in love. gorgeous, gorgeous stuff! i'm off to peruse your blog more (and undoubtedly be hugely inspired)!

Anonymous said...

oooh, your stacks are absolutely divine! your bindings are awe-inspiring and i am in love. gorgeous, gorgeous stuff! i'm off to peruse your blog more (and undoubtedly be hugely inspired)!

Sue Campbell said...

Hi Svetlana I know how some of them look in the "flesh" but all collected together they are very impressive! (if they need a good home while you're decoratiog just give me a shout!!)

Patti Edmon Artist said...

I love the binding and creativity in your books - I'd love to be able to look through them!

Wen said...

love the textures and old library feeling in your stacks!

Dayna Collins said...

Such an amazing array of books and stacks!

Kerrie said...

I'd love to sit amongst those stacks for hours and explore!

Jen Crossley said...

I cant believe how many book are there,Im glad you have your computer back,
Did you know Im coming to Perth in November hope I get to catch up with you sometime.
Jen