Artists Books

When I was doing Art Therapy in 2008, I found this book at the library called The Three Incestuous Sisters and loved it because Id not seen a book in this style before. It made me feel things. Then last year I stumbled across an exhibition where Annika Romeyn was launching her Autumn Leaves book, I was so overwhelmed by this artists book that I couldn't talk and thought I might pass out. I purchased the book which is hand crafted and it took me along time to settle into the story and the art.  Well today I saw another book by Dr Sarah Rice (Poet) Patsy Payne (Artist) - Those Who Travel, which affected me in the same way. I couldn't settle down and had to sit in the car afterwards and be still. I'm still hyped and have come to the realization that this in my art platform. This is what I should be doing. This is why I find it hard to put things on canvas. The unconscious minds telling me this so strongly it actually stops me from interacting with the world for a time after seeing these books. My eyes are now open and I am ready to make this a priority now its clear that its me and paper. Its an epiphany. I knew I wanted my art to make people feel things. I knew I found it hard to put things on canvas. I made excuses like -well..... I want to put my art in books because I don't have enough room on the walls. Still have to ponder why it has to be books though. I also think Ill start collecting books like this because they talk to me more than any other style of book does. Because they are usually hand crafted they are more expensive, I think they are worth it, I have asked for a time to pay arrangement with Ampersand Duck who are selling the book. What epiphanies have you had lately? What has your unconscious mind been telling you?