Kingfield, Maine
Member for 16 years
Orchidelirium
Laminate of polyester film and mica sheets, various acid free papers, embossing powder, water media and beads, wooden dowels, embroidery floss, wheat paste, Jade 403 PVA and acrylic gloss medium.
34.5 x 22 x 3.25 cm
Completed in 2020
What inspired you to create this work or select this text for your submission?
The topic of “Orchidelirium” has always interested me. It provides an opportunity to combine text of fascinating history with illustrations of some beautiful plants in a book form utilizing sculptural elements. It also has allowed me to experiment with an unusual binding method and materials. Lastly, the use of these materials has given this book the look of an old plant conservatory.
Penelope Hall is a retired geriatrician living in the western mountains of Maine where she works as a book artist and clay sculptor. She has studied bookbinding, printmaking and sculpture in workshops at the North Bennet Street School, Maine College of Art, University of Southern Maine, and with local artists. Her work has been exhibited regionally and nationally.
