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Don Widmer Paper Arts

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Artist Books

My artist books pair storytelling with the architectural form of the book.  Both elements influence each other and enhance the visual narrative.


For story inspiration I look to history.  I enjoy giving voice to characters who are less known , overlooked, or even forgotten.  Other stories are inspired by myth and culture.  Sometimes I use the words of others, but frequently I write my own texts.


In my exploration of physical book structures, I am drawn to unusual historical styles, such as the Medieval girdle book, intended to hang from a traveler's belt.  I am fascinated by modern structures featuring movement and light.  Sometimes I even explore sound.  

Don Widmer's artist book The Captive with poetry by Forough Farrokhzad
Don Widmer's artist book Charlie Forgive Me
Don Widmer's limited edition paperback version of his artist book Fanny and the Doll Corpse
Don Widmer's artist book The Offering with poetry by the author, flag book structure
Don Widmer's artist book Detritus, inspired by Carol Frost, son of Robert Frost
Don Widmer's artist book Fanny and the Doll Corpse, tunnel book version, sold

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