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The Child that Books Built by Francis Spufford
What would you find if you went back and reread your favourite books from childhood? Francis Spufford discovers both delight and sadness in a beautifully written memoir of a boy who, faced with tragedy in his family, retreats into books.

Dwelling in Possibilty by Howard Mansfield
What qualities are missung in our homes? How can we regain them? We know within seconds upon entering a house if we feel at home. We know when a place makes us feel more alive. This is the mystery that interests Howard Mansfield - some houses have life, are home, are dwellings, and others don't. Dwelling, he says, is an old-fashioned word that we have misplaced.

Su Blackwell supports 'Books are my Bag' Campaign

http://www.booksaremybag.com/

New Work

 
New Works for an Exhibition in Tokyo next Spring.

 'Dwelling'

I will be showcasing ten new Book-Sculptures at the Pola Museum Annex in Tokyo, from 1st May – 14th June 2015.

The work will then be travelling back to London, and will be on display and available for sale at Long and Ryle Gallery in October-December, 2015. www.longandryle.com

Here is a preview to some of the works in the exhbition, entitled 'Dwelling'. 
Many of the new sculptures feature 'dwellings' in the literal sense, and I also like the play on words, 'to dwell on something'.

  The Stork Wife (Inspired by Japanese Folktale)

 
The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage 

 

The Darkness is Rising.

The Shell Seekers  

To see all images of the new work, go to my portfolio. http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/portfolio-book-cut-sculpture/

'Tinker and Belle' are fans of my 'Wild Flowers' design for Liberty, London

Tinker and Belle make hand classic clothing for babies, girls and boys.

Tinker & Belle's handmade clothing designs for babies and young children are classically British with a playful vintage feel. The clothes are predominantly made in cotton prints by Liberty of London and incorporate beautiful detailing, striking fabric mixes and the finest workmanship.

For more information visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tinkerandbelle or website http://www.tinkerandbelle.co.uk/

 Thanks to Gabby for allowing me to share these photos, taken from https://www.facebook.com/tinkerandbelle

A Preview of New Work for 'Dwelling'

I'm in the process of creating a new body of work for a solo exhibition entitled 'Dwelling', for Pola Museum Annex in Tokyo next Spring.

Here is a preview of some 'close-ups' from the recent photography shoot. 

I will be showcasing all of the images from the shoot in my upcoming Newsletter, and they will be available to view on my Online Portfolio http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/portfolio-book-cut-sculpture/ next moth.

'The Lighthouse' from The Dwelling Series 

(The Lighthouse keepers' cottage measures 4.5cm high)

 

'The Darkness is Rising' from The Dwelling Series

 Wild Flowers No. 10

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New Illustration for Intelligent Life Magazine September/October 2014

Sherlock Holmes

A Give-Away...

... to celebrate the launch of new additions to the 'Scissors, Paper, Tree Collection', designed for Roger La Borde. 

Su Blackwell Studio will be giving away a prize for each new product launched.

For your chance to win this A5 journal and a set of A6 notebooks featuring Alice: A Mad Tea Party, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Out of Narnia, please tell us what your favourite book from childhood is. 

Leave a comment on the blog or email emma@sublackwell.co.uk

The competition is open to everyone, and will close on Monday 18th August, when a winner will be picked at random.

To view the full Scissors, Paper, Tree range, go to http://www.rogerlaborde.com/group/104-su-blackwell/products

 Best wishes, Su