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Colony 45 2010. Randi Parkhurst. 21" x 22". Hangs on wall. All papers are made by hand or painted by hand. 45 books in all. All but 6 books are removeable. All books are sewn long stitch over tapes (as taught by Dolph Smith). Painted papers, hand made cotton and leaf papers, watercolor paper, cotton thread, acrylic, ink, watercolor, colored pencil, linen thread, book cloth tapes.
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Tree T
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, papers made by the artist, twine, sandpaper, flag binding. Unique.
8"H x 8"W
5 Little Darlings
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, papers by the artist, enamel bead, various bindings. Unique.
7"H x 10.5"W
Private collection of the artist
Ocean Passports Honorable Mention winner at the Capitol City Visual Arts Exhibit 2008 at the Minnaert Center for the Arts in Olympia, WA.
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood bait box, papers and stamped images by the artist. Unique.
3.5"H x 12"W
Collection of N. Farias
Butterflies in My Stomach
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood cover with bands, copper, long stitch spine, maps. Unique.
6.5"H x 9.75"W
Private collection of the artist
Patience
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Papers by the artist, long stitch and pamphlet stitch, 18 books in all, and all fit inside each other like Russian dolls. Unique.
Largest book: 7"H x 9"W
Smallest book: 1/2"H x 1/2"W
As shown: 12"H x 9"W

This is the piece pictured above, with all the books nestled inside itself, in its box with lid.
Papers by the artist
Closed box: 10"H x 7 1/2"W x 3"Deep
Japanese Side-bound Journals
Blank journals by Randi Parkhurst
Handmade papers by the artist, Japanese side-binding with metallic thread. Unique.
Pockets of Posies
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, accordion binding with pockets, papers by the artist, sand paper, found objects. Unique.
3"H x 3"W
Rare Books Room collection, The Evergreen State College library

Shifting Winds
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, accordion binding, brass, papers by the artist, Arabic text newspaper. Unique.
10"H x 6"W
Rare Books Room collection, The Evergreen State College library
Rusty Flags
Artists Book by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, papers by the artist, sand paper, flag style on accordion binding. Unique.
4"H x 7.75"W
Your Secret Number Is...
Mixed media by Randi Parkhurst
Wood, personal memorabilia. Unique.
8 1/2"H x 7 3/4"W
Private collection of the artist.
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