Thursday, July 09, 2009

Barron Storey

Life After Black: The Visual Journals of Barron Storey, an exhibit of his journals is currently on view at the Museum of American Illustration in NYC, through the end of July. How I wish I could see these books in person; I'm amazed that they are displayed in such a way as to allow viewers to actually browse through them! I was in the right place at the right time to buy one of the 1000 copies of Barron Storey: The Marat/Sade Journals... in 1993 when it was first published, and I've spent hours pouring over his intricate drawings and varied handwritten text. In the video above you can get an idea about what one person can do with a blank book when he puts his mind to it. If you're interested in knowing more do a search on his name.

3 comments:

  1. wow. Thank you. Incredibly inspiring.

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  2. Jo,

    These journals are beautiful. I too wish I could go to NYC to see them

    Marilyn

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  3. Just wanted to say you are my new hero for returning your iPhone. Also thank you so much for sharing this link WOW!
    I am loving your textural work as well.
    Thor
    Analog Artist Digital World
    thorspecken.blogspot.com

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