In After Words, ten intricate papercut drawings are bound together to create a tunnel view of an illustrated world. This artist's book was inspired by the expansive (and often bittersweet) feeling that overcomes me when turning the last page on a gripping story. The round keyhole on the final page offers a duality: it is both this world’s illuminated moon, and a passage to the book’s golden endpage.

Materials: Ink on paper, thread, book board, and book cloth.
Dimensions: 9 3/8" x 7 3/4"
Year created: 2023