“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” …

… runs the famous quote by Edmund Hillary, who, alongside Tenzing Norgay, was one of the first two humans to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This could well be the motto for this year’s World Book Day exhibition at Bristol University. This combination inspired 189 artists to submit 200 works that explore the themeContinue reading ““It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves” …”

Birds of many Feathers

A Mail Art Exhibition as Part of the World Book Night 2024 World Book Night (WBN) is the umbrella term for a series of events by the Centre for Print Research at the University of the West of England in Bristol. The institution deals with art in books as well as books in art. TheContinue reading “Birds of many Feathers”

A Haiku Card

This card went out to Ruth Giles in England. It was once again a coproduction, consisting of Gabriele’s watercolor painting and Gerald’s haiku on the back side of the card. The face reflects the surprise at the golden shine of the pebbles, while the haiku provides the explanation. the autumn river gold washed down fromContinue reading “A Haiku Card”