Here is a vintage copy of Sigmund Freuds 'Interpretation of Dreams' book. I found this book at a book sale-I remember reading it 20 some years ago...
I thought it would be interesting to alter this book because I often draw a connection between dreams and art. I sometimes dream of images then use the images in my paintings. I embedded a small watercolor painting of one such recurrent dream into a niche cut out of this book.
I used candle wax to seal the book shut- Freudian symbolism of the subconscious mind being closed to our consciousness.
Wow! good idea about sealing a book with candle wax!
ReplyDeleteGreat book! thanks for showing!
Yes very well done :)
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Thank you! The melting, dripping the wax was so fun - my favorite part of the project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find! Love what you did with it!
ReplyDeleteHi Patricia!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How meaningful this altered book is . . . and . . . you must have spent a lot of time and care altering it . . . it's LOVELY!!!!!!
What did you use for the frame? is it fimo? This is beautiful. the painting is captivating.
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