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The demise of the adorable.

Title
The demise of the adorable.
Author
Friel, Helen
Publication
[London] : Helen Friel, 2009.

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Description
[6] p. : ill.; 11 x 8 cm
Summary
A small book, each page cut through with a delicate silhouette. Six pages each containing an animal who suffered a tragic end. The hare was poisoned after eating crab at a local seafood restaurant, whilst the hedgehog was burned to death after neglecting a chip pan.
Subject
  • Friel, Helen
  • Artists' books > England > London > Specimens
  • Miniature books > Specimens
  • Cut-out craft > Specimens
  • Silhouettes > Specimens
  • Paper work > Specimens
Genre/Form
Artists' books – Great Britain – 21st century.
Note
  • Working with paper as her primary medium, Helen produces paper illustrations and pop ups that are both tactile and engaging. Helen both hand cuts and uses technology to produce her pieces, she also combines her paper work with her line illustrations. Bridging the gap between two and three dimensions is central to her design practice as well as producing pieces that involve and evoke emotion in the audience--www.centralbookingnyc.com/galleries/gallery.
  • Helen Friel is a freelance Paper Engineer and Illustrator, living and working in London. In 2009, Helen graduated from Central Saint Martin's with a First in BA Graphic Design. During her rapidly developing career, Helen has produced work for commercial clients including Tatler Magazine, Saddle Creek Records and Men's Health Magazine. Her work has been featured in Grafik, Design*Sponge Online and in the 2009 book Papercraft--www.centralbookingnyc.com/galleries/gallery 7/5/2011.
  • Paperback book, 6 pages in Fabriano Bio Prima 85gsm/Cover Fabriano Ingres 90gsm. Each page cut through with a silhouette of an animal skull and printed outline of animal. A caption underneath describes the animal's death. 4.25 x 3.25 inches.
Call Number
MEMZ (Friel) 14-2841
OCLC
779274358
Author
Friel, Helen, artist.
Title
The demise of the adorable.
Imprint
[London] : Helen Friel, 2009.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Local Note
Library has copy signed by the artist.
Artists' Books Collection (NYPL, Print Collection).
Research Call Number
MEMZ (Friel) 14-2841
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