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Mary Jane Henley
Tucson, AZ

Peace on Earth

I designed these two artist books in one to express the human longing for a peaceful existence. A friend, Mabel Dean, helped with the art. I constructed a pop-up book from a single large piece of paper, printed on both sides, then cut and folded to create a six-page structure without adhesives or sewing. The pages contain symbols from the world’s three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. I made a sterling silver dove to hold open the pop-up book for display. Using one piece of paper to represent the three religions symbolizes their evolution from a common patriarch, Abraham, and their worship of a common God. The cutting and folding represents their separation from their common bonds. The pop-up book fits within a pocket on the cover of the second book—a concertina with prayers for peace from the holy books of the three religions.

Pop-up book constructed from a single sheet of paper and contained in the cover pocket of a concertina book. Original art manipulated using Photoshop Elements and printed on Canson Mi-Teintes paper with an Epson R2400. Text printed on Strathmore 500 Series paper with the same printer.  Folio covered with Nepali Lokta. Handmade sterling silver embellishment. 6 pages. 5.75 x 3.75 x .372 inches. 2005. Edition of 50.

$50

To inquire about availability of this edition, please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. We would be happy to check with the artist to see if additional copies are available for purchase.