Bailey, Alicia

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Born in Denver, Colorado, Alicia Bailey received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. Bailey is a studio and book artist and the owner of Abecedarian Gallery in Denver, CO. This collection contains project models, artist's proofs, plans, prototypes, notes, samples, worksheets, image descriptions, and various other materials related to the production of books published by Bailey.

Abstract Artist's Proof #1 of a [7] page limited edition (18 copies published) artist's book derived from a unique single copy artist's book created in 2009. The original text is by the artist, and the original color oil paintings have been rendered here as line etchings. The rigid pages that make up the text block are constructed of several layers, a sandwich (from the bottom up) of etched cast acrylic, shaped gold leaf (replaced by copper leaf in the published version) and etched cast acrylic....

Abstract Tool for assembling pages of the artist's book, Burning Me Open. The jig consists of a 3/32 inch sheet of cast acrylic with three holes in the binding side, and three brads with which to align the page elements. The rigid pages that make up the text block are constructed of several layers, a sandwich (from the bottom up) of etched cast acrylic, shaped copper leaf with adhesive on both sides and etched cast acrylic. Copper tape is wrapped around the outer perimeter of each page. The book is...

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Printouts of: a studio blog entry originally posted October 17, 2011 (4 leaves); Burning Me Open edition sketch with additional hand-drawn diagram (1 leaf); text, technical production and assembly details (2 leaves) for a [7] page limited edition (18 copies published) artist's book derived from a unique single copy artist's book created in 2009. The original text is by the artist.

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Printed cover title label for the artists' book, Burning Me Open, plus a sample of of the assembled label material accompanied by the artist's handwritten notes on the process.

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Page layout for the artitsts' book, Burning Me Open.

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Six sample pages from the artists' book, Burning Me Open, laser etched, stiching holes bored, but not assembled. Accompanied by a handwritten decription by the artist.

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Patterns and cut pieces of copper leaf for the artist's book, Burning Me Open. The rigid pages that make up the text block are constructed of several layers, a sandwich (from the bottom up) of etched cast acrylic, copper leaf shapes and etched cast acrylic. The pattern shows which shape is used with the specified text; the samples have been cut with a laser. Handwritten notes by the artist on the printout of the pattern, and on cards inserted with the cut sheets.

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Printing plate for image with birds, trees and shrubs.