Special Collections has copy no. 21/30, signed by Islam Aly. IaU Edition of 30 copies signed and numbered by the artist. Cover title. Artist name and copyright date from colophon. Place of publication from artist's website http://www.islamaly.com/about.html last viewed 2019 0911.
Summary:
Tiny artist book; laser cut Mould-made Johannot paper, 20 sections each section 2 folios; laser cut and engraved wooden boards; Coptic binding with linen thread. All 'illustrations' are cut-outs; no text except artist signature. "In the Metamorphoses series, I am focusing on Islamic art and design. I want to reveal how patterns develop and morph in a book that makes the viewer experience their beauty, elegance, harmony, intricacy, and complexity. Metamorphosis 5 represents a square that morphs into a star. The patterns in the book are combined, duplicated, interlaced, and arranged in multiple combinations that are precise, beautiful, and symbolic" -- Artist statement from the artist's website. "Metamorphoses 5 represents a square that morphs into a star. The patterns in the book are combined, duplicated, interlaced, and arranged in multiple combinations that are precise, beautiful, and symbolic." --Vamp and Tramp website http://www.vampandtramp.com/finepress/a/Islam-Aly.html
OCLC:
(OCoLC)982206751
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (University of Iowa) (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.