Four more of my artists’ books have been acquired by the New South Wales State Library. ‘HeartBeastFactory’, ‘Divining The Entrails’, ‘Demon Cabaret’ & ‘Sketchbook’ will join ‘Caravan Of Despair’ & ‘FruitCake Finn’ in their collection. It is a fantastic show of confidence in my work.
Author: Peter Ward
‘Divining The Entrails’ into 2 prestigious collections.
My limited edition book, ‘Divining The Entrails’, has been acquired by both the State Library of Victoria and the National Library of Australia for their artists’ book collections. The concertina book is in an edition of 7 and comprises 20 linocuts exploring the theme of magical thinking in times of existential crisis.
‘Divining The Entrails’ receives a highly commended.
‘Boundless’ exhibition, Stateside
I’m very pleased to be included in the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s triennial artists’ book exhibition with my book ‘After A Time’. The show runs from March 4 until June.
‘Demons Dreaming’ off to Wagga Wagga
My unique state concertina book of monotypes, ‘Demons Dreaming’, has been acquired by the Charles Sturt University. It will join their extensive collection of monotypes & be keeping company with some pretty illustrious works.
Shortlisted for the Libris Awards
‘HeartBeastFactory’ has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘2022 Libris Awards – the Australian Artists’ Book Prize’. The exhibition of the selected works will be held at Artspace, Mackay from April 9 to June 19.
State Library of Queensland acquires ‘Caravan Of Despair’
The concertina version of ‘Caravan Of Despair’ has been acquired by the State Library of Queensland for their artists book collection. Theirs is the second in a limited edition of three.
‘Drone Surfing’ features in HOTA summer exhibition.
My multi-block linocut, ‘Drone Surfing’ is featuring in the Gold Coast’s HOTA summer exhibition ‘Summer Mixtape’. The print is part of their permanent collection.
State Library of New South Wales acquires both ‘Caravan’ & ‘Fruitcake’.
‘After A Time’ features in Di Carta / Papermade, Italy
My unique state coptic bound artists book ‘After A Time’ is being exhibited in ‘Di Carta / Papermade’, Biennale Internazzionale di opera di carta, at the Museo Civico Palazzo Fogazzaro, Schio (VI), Italia until February 27, 2022. At the end of the show the book will form part of the Commune of Schio’s art collection.