Snake by Memory Press
"’Snake’ uses a haiku, written by the artist, to express the momentary or lasting impressions one leaves behind in daily encounters and travels. Whenever we go or whomever we meet, we leave a mark, a tangible moment." - Maria Pisano
The artist designed the unique double concertina structure with central supports, to carry the motif and the movement of the book. A long, narrow tunnel book unfolding like a slithering snake.
Processes, Dimensions, and Edition Information
By Maria G. Pisano
Plainsboro, New Jersey: Memory Press, 1998. Edition of 25.2.75 W x 2.5”(75mm x 65mm) closed, extends to 28” long. Miniature tunnel book. Handmade paper with a watermark especially designed for this book. Using abaca fibers beaten very fine, and coloring the pulp to a light tint, the sheets were pulled, cut and then assembled to make the design. Enclosed in a printed wrapper. Letterpress printed. Consists of two yellow strips parallel attached at intervals and at both ends by green cards, Signed and numbered by the artist.