Research Catalog

Title

Intuitive alphabet / Michele Oka Doner.

Author

Doner, Michele Oka

Publication

• Miami, Florida : Ilona Creative Studio
• Miami, Florida : Tra Publishing, 2017.
• Amsterdam, Netherlands : Lenoirschuring ; Den Dolder, Netherlands : Boekbinderij Patist
• ©2017

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Details

Additional Authors

• Dee, James, 1950-
• Tra Publishing (Firm), publisher.
• ILONA Studio (Firm), book designer.
• Lenoirschuring (Firm), printer.
• Boekbinderij Patist (Firm), binder.

Description

• 98 unnumbered pages, 38 unnumbered leaves : chiefly color illustrations; 41 cm
• 1 drawing : ink, pencil ;

Summary

"Intuitive Alphabet is, literally, a gift from the sea, like life itself. Michele Oka Doner grew up in Miami Beach combing the sand for treasures--shells, stones, coral--that formed her own alphabet well before she knew how to read. In this book, an homage to that world of discovery, the renowned artist shows us the glyphic forms embedded in the treasures she has collected during a lifetime of walks on the beach. Intuitive Alphabet is both an artist's book and, yes, an alphabet book, one which conveys a profound message about looking and seeing. On an even deeper level, Intuitive Alphabet offers insights into the way in which language has evolved and is learned. Minimal text, handwritten by the artist, is paired with photographs of sea objects that represent forms, such as "A is for Animal," and "S is for Spiral." The result is a thoroughly original, evocative, and thought-provoking work that underscores the connection between humans and nature. The Collector's Edition features a cover fabricated from handmade paper with a naturally deckled edge, with the title handwritten by the artist on every copy; velum and recycled paper pages; and sewn-together pages. A custom-made bookstand is available for the Collector's Edition."--Publisher's website (viewed 2018 December 12)

Subject

• Artists' books > United States > Specimens
• Alphabet in art
• Shells in art
• Alphabet books > Sepcimens
• Shellfish in art
• Alphabet books
• Artists' books
• United States

Genre/Form

Specimens.

Note

• Original drawing in folder within lower wrapper.
• "Design by ILONA creative studio: Ilona Oppenheim, Jefferson Quintana, in collaboration with Michele Oka Doner; Photography by James Dee; Printing: Lenoirschuring, Netherlands; Paper: Twinrocker Handmade Bleached Abaca; Cyclus Offset 100% recycled post-consumer paper; Kalk Glama transparent paper; Binding: Patist, Netherlands; Tra Publishing, Limited Edition."--Colophon
• Edition of 150.

Call Number

Spencer Coll. Amer. 2017 22-663

ISBN

• 9780998693132
• 0998693138

OCLC

1036252084

Author

Doner, Michele Oka, artist.

Title

Intuitive alphabet / Michele Oka Doner.

Production

Miami, Florida : Ilona Creative Studio

Publisher

Miami, Florida : Tra Publishing, 2017.

Manufacturer

Amsterdam, Netherlands : Lenoirschuring ; Den Dolder, Netherlands : Boekbinderij Patist

Copyright Date

©2017

Edition

Limited edition.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Biography

"Michele Oka Doner is an internationally renowned artist whose production encompasses sculpture, prints, drawings, furniture, jewelry, public art, functional objects, video, costume and set design, and artist's books. She is well known for such permanent art installations as Flight at Reagan International Airport and A Walk on the Beach at Miami International Airport. Oka Doner's work is found in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Victoria & Albert Museum." --Publisher's website (viewed 2018 December 12).

Local Note

Spencer Coll. copy is no. 51, signed and numbered in black ink by the artist.

Gift of the artist in honor of Michael Weintraub.

Place of Publication

United States Florida Miami.

Added Author

Dee, James, 1950- photographer.

Tra Publishing (Firm), publisher.

ILONA Studio (Firm), book designer.

Lenoirschuring (Firm), printer.

Boekbinderij Patist (Firm), binder.

Research Call Number

Spencer Coll. Amer. 2017 22-663