Storytelling Through Artist Books at ‘Narratives’ Exhibition in Maleny

Posted September 27, 2024

The ‘Narratives’ Artist Book exhibition will run from 4–20 October at The Little Red Cottage in Maleny, showcasing work by 15 book artists from the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, and Brisbane. Coinciding with the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival, this exhibition focuses on storytelling through handmade artist books, offering a unique blend of visual art and narrative.

Artist books are different from traditional art forms, combining personal stories and hands-on interaction through book structures. Visitors can view and engage with these works during the exhibition.

This is a special opportunity to experience artist books up close, something that doesn’t often happen in the Sunshine Coast. Artist books allow for a deeply personal storytelling experience, one that invites viewers to turn pages and interact with the artwork in a way that is different from viewing paintings or sculptures.

Storytelling Through Artist Books at ‘Narratives’ Exhibition in Maleny

Narratives Exhibition Information

Exhibition Dates – 4-20 October 2024
Opening Hours – 10am-4pm Thursday-Sunday
Location – The Little Red Cottage, 20 Coral St, Maleny
Opening Event – Friday 4 October 4-6pm, all welcome

Below is the list of participating artists:

Barb Hart
Fiona Dempster
Judy Barrass
Karen Shaw
Kathy Sheehan
Katie White
Kim Herringe
Ken Munsie
Liz Farrell
Lynne Saunders
Michelle Vandermeer
Noela Mills
Sandra Pearce
Solveig Gillis
Suzie Haddock

The exhibition and workshops offer a rare chance to experience and learn more about artist books.

Supporting Workshops

In addition, two small group bookmaking workshops will be held on Sunday, 13 October at The Little Red Cottage:

Pocket Books: Create small, portable books ideal for capturing ideas and inspiration.

Instructor – Suzie Haddock
9am-12pm Sunday 13 October
All necessary materials are provided – just show up ready to fold
Cost: $90 plus booking fee
More information and to book – Humantix

All About the Fold: Learn how to fold paper to build intricate book structures without using glue or stitching. This is a mini-version of my 2 day Simply Folded – Artist Books workshop.

Instructor – Kim Herringe
1-4pm Sunday 13 October
All necessary materials are provided – just show up ready to fold
Cost: $90 plus booking fee
More information and to book – Humantix

More Bookmaking Workshops

For those wanting to explore bookmaking further, I also offer two 2-day handmade artist book workshops at my studio, providing in-depth instruction for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Simply Folded – Artist Books: more than just a concertina folded book! We investigate and make simple and complex book constructions, building up in complexity over the weekend.

Stitched – Artist Books: explore two binding techniques from the perspective of an artist. One simple, one a little more complex; both offering endless potential for creating and binding your own handmade artist books.