Pocatello, Idaho
She Said, He Said
6.25" x 7.25" x 1"
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jullpaul@isu.edu
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My travels often inform and inspire my work. During a tour of India a visit to the Saraswathi Mahal Library on the grounds of the Brihadeesvara Temple in Thanjavur inspired my interest in ancient Tamil culture. Other travels to temple towns like Mamallapuram and Chidabarum offered a wealth of imagery and ancient stories.
The accordion book, She Said, He Said, contains translations of ancient Tamil love poems. Parted lovers are waiting to be reunited. It contains three pop-up features. The center panel with the two trees on the island represents their eventual reunion. The style of the images reflects the style of that period. The lush colors and painterly watercolor and ink in the background are a response to the intensity of visual culture in old and new India. It is impossible to visit this culture not have a sensory experience.Artist Biography
Paula Jull studied Asian Art History and completed an MFA in printmaking at Indiana University. She began making books in 1992. Her work has been seen in regional and national exhibits, and is in private collections. She is currently a Professor at Idaho State University teaching bookarts, design and photography. She a founder of the Pocatello Book Arts Group and is currently the chair of the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers.
Her interest and travel experiences in the cultures of Asia often find their way into her work. The contrasts with her Western context and those rich visual traditions are potent resources for her in her creative work.All images and text copyright the artist. All rights reserved.
