Join Professor Simon Morris for this two part event: a talk exploring some extreme possibilities for language and a delightful Japanese origami folding book workshop.
Talk: Sucking on Words
For his presentation at Thin Ice Press, Simon Morris will talk about: words traveling at 90mph; pigeons reading the work of Georges Perec; punctuation used to protect our environment; the work of memory activists; touching each other through language; licking typewriters; the making of the Inscription Journal; and different modes of publishing.
Workshop: ‘Folding the Page’ - Bottari Book-making Workshop
Looking to unwind and tap into your creative side? Whether you're an origami novice or a seasoned paper-folding pro, this session offers an opportunity to have fun and explore your creative side.
During this one-hour workshop, you'll delve into the captivating world of Japanese origami bookmaking. Professor Simon Morris will guide you through the process, drawing inspiration from the intriguing work of South Korean contemporary artist Kimsooja.
Origami isn't just about folding paper; it's about unlocking your imagination and embracing the joy of creation.
Professor Simon Morris has successfully led this workshop at Tate Britain, primary schools and universities, captivating audiences with the fusion of art and craftsmanship. All materials supplied.
About Simon Morris
Simon Morris is a conceptual writer. He is Professor Emeritus from Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University, UK, having spent 30 years in art education.
With Professor Adam Smyth (Oxford University) and Dr Gill Partington (University of London), he is co-editor of Inscription: the Journal of Material Text – Theory, Practice, History, published by Information as Material in partnership with Leeds Beckett University. To find out more about this folding wonder, please follow this link for a short two-minute film: https://vimeo.com/776572974
Simon’s work appears in the form of exhibitions, publications, installations, films, actions and texts which all revolve around the form of the book and often involve collaborations with people from the fields of art, creative technology, literature and psychoanalysis.
In 2002, he founded information as material (iam) which operates as a collective of writer-editors and as an independent imprint that publishes work by artists who use extant material — selecting it and reframing it to generate new meanings — and who, in doing so, disrupt the existing order of things. To date, they have published over sixty books by artists and poets across the globe.
25 places available for the talk and workshop. Please book both via the link above and arrive five minutes before the start of this event.
