"Villanelle in Iambic Pentameter" 2009 - This was the second in a series of "Concrete Poems" following "Sonnet in Tetrameter".
"Villanelle" is modeled after the rag of Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night..." Materials include concrete and laser cut typography.
Dimensions 20ft x 6ft.
"Villanelle in Iambic Pentameter" 2009 - This was the second in a series of "Concrete Poems" following "Sonnet in Tetrameter".
"Villanelle" is modeled after the rag of Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night..." Materials include concrete and laser cut typography.
Dimensions 20ft x 6ft.
"Yellowheart Poems" 2011 - Concrete and Pau Amarillo (yellowheart) wood. This book was conceived as a handheld version of my large concrete poem installations.
Dimensions 24 x 14.
"Yellowheart Poems" (details) - Concrete and Pau Amarillo (yellowheart) wood. This book was conceived as a handheld version of my large concrete poem installations.
Dimensions 24 x 14.
"Love in Four Parts" Installation, 2008 - Found sundresses, each containing an original book of romantic poems representing different phases of a relationship.
"Love in Four Parts" (book details) - Details of the book from the "Love in Four Parts" installation. Digitally printed with Arjo Wiggins' Curious Touch coverstock. Handmade lace bookcover and hangings.
Dimensions 6 x 9.
"art(i)facts" 2009 - Portfolio of book arts and book arts installation work (from 2007-2009) for Cranbrook Thesis collection. Materials include digital prints and a variety of original and reproduction artwork components.
Dimensions 12 x 20 x 6.
For a video of this book, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT3nEtP12JM&feature=player_embedded
"art(i)facts" (exterior details) - Portfolio of book arts and book arts installation work (from 2007-2009) for Cranbrook Thesis collection. Materials include digital prints and a variety of original and reproduction artwork components.
"art(i)facts" (interior details) - Portfolio of book arts and book arts installation work (from 2007-2009) for Cranbrook Thesis collection. Further interpreted as an iPad app.Portfolio of book arts and book arts installation work (from 2007-2009) for Cranbrook Thesis collection.
Dimensions 12 x 20 x 6.
For a video of this book, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT3nEtP12JM&feature=player_embedded
"Butterfly Press" 2006 - Details: Book-box of walnut and linen handmade papers. Interior press made of cherry, containing dried flowers and poetry printed on decorative vellum. Original Poetry.
"Butterfly Press" (details) - Book-box of walnut and linen handmade papers. Interior press made of cherry, containing dried flowers and poetry printed on decorative vellum. Original Poetry. 2006.
Poetry Poster Series: Flockprinter - 2007 - (1 of 3)
Inspired by the poem
"Flockprinter" by Buddy Wakefield
Politics, Gender, Religion (poster charette) - 2008 - "Thoughts on Democracy" Charette assignment given by Elliott Earls prior to the 2008 election.
Scratch the Page - 2009 - Study originall created for InsideOut's Citywide Poets, ultimately used for my Cranbrook Thesis cover.
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Book Arts, Gallery Works (2006-2009)
Book Arts projects created for the Fine Art Gallery environment. (Please visit www.melissaduckworth.com) to view C.V. with full current and past exhibition list).
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