Ethereal Vines Artist's Book by Islam Aly
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“Ethereal Vines is inspired by the delicate tendrils of Coptic tapestries; this book celebrates the beauty of botanical motifs and vine-like patterns. hand-carved camel bone covers laser-cut handmade paper, linen thread, and Coptic binding.” - Islam Aly.
Part of the artist’s Tapestry Folios series. Learn more here.
2” x 3” x 1”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“Ethereal Vines is inspired by the delicate tendrils of Coptic tapestries; this book celebrates the beauty of botanical motifs and vine-like patterns. hand-carved camel bone covers laser-cut handmade paper, linen thread, and Coptic binding.” - Islam Aly.
Part of the artist’s Tapestry Folios series. Learn more here.
2” x 3” x 1”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“Ethereal Vines is inspired by the delicate tendrils of Coptic tapestries; this book celebrates the beauty of botanical motifs and vine-like patterns. hand-carved camel bone covers laser-cut handmade paper, linen thread, and Coptic binding.” - Islam Aly.
Part of the artist’s Tapestry Folios series. Learn more here.
2” x 3” x 1”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
Islam Aly (he/him) is currently a lecturer of Design in the College of Art Education at Helwan University. He graduated from the University of Iowa, with an MFA in Book Arts and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Art Education. At Helwan University, Egypt he received a BA and an MA in Art Education. His artists’ books explore the possibilities of historical bindings in contemporary book art practice. He has combined book traditions with digital technologies. His work is created at the junction between culture, technology, and aesthetics.
