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My Handmade Books in Booked 14

The annual exhibit of artists books made by members of the Book Arts Roundtable is now open at the Pierro Gallery in South Orange. It runs until April 22.  Two of my handmade books are on exhibit. Below are some photos and a poster for the show.

My first book below is about my paternal grandfather, Antonio, who came to the US from Sala Consilina, Italy in 1880.  I never met him but I have so many questions for him that I put them together in this accordion book along with photos and documents.

The next book is made with just two pieces of paper using an interlocking double accordion structure-no sewing or gluing.

Here is the pertinent information about the show.  Please join us!

My Coloring Postcard Designs Selected!

My zebra drawing © melabee m miller

My serpent drawing © melabee m miller

Thanks for voting for my designs in the Studio Montclair’s Social Media Contest !   I couldn’t have done it without you.

The winning postcards will be available at the free Draw Along at Montclair Art Museum on this Thursday, May 5 at 5 PM. Looking forward to seeing you there.

 

My Earth Day Photo in PBS Documentary

Earth Day Banner, 1970, New York City

My Earth Day Banner photo taken in New York City during the first Earth Day in 1970 was featured in Contami-Nation!, a 30 minute educational PBS documentary about water contamination made in conjunction with Arizona State University.  My photo appears at 2 minutes, 28 seconds but be sure to watch the entire video, it is filled with important information and data about worldwide water and air contamination and how researchers at Arizona State University are studying this problem and finding solutions.

This documentary was nominated for an Emmy in 2015 and Best Institutional/Instructional Documentary Rocky Mountain Region. It won the Telly Award, Bronze, 2015, Social Responsibility Category.

It was written, produced, shot and edited by Kirk Davis for OKED with Jennifer Berky, Assistant Editing  and additional Photography and Timelapses by Alexander D. Chapin

Please be aware of how contaminants continue to change the EARTH this Earth Day,  April 22, and every day and do your part to stop pollution.

 

Please Vote for Me

Go to Studio Montclair’s page on Facebook and Instagram and “like” my two drawings below:

They are finalists in the Studio Montclair Social Media Contest.  The challenge was to design “coloring book” style drawings to be printed as postcards.  Nine finalists were selected and are now on Facebook and Instagram.

So, in this election season, I am asking for your vote too.

My zebra drawing © melabee m miller

My serpent drawing © melabee m miller

Thanks so very much!

I’m Melabee M Miller and I approve this message.

My Artist’s Book

Pigment Dreams will be included in Booked 13, an exhibition of artist’s books by members of the  Book Arts Roundtable.  The opening is Saturday, March 5 at 2 PM at The Baird in South Orange. Below is the information for the show. I hope you will join me.

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Holiday Decorating

Palm Trees © melabee m miller

Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

Melabee

 

 

 

Celebrating Women

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March 8th is International Women’s Day, let’s remember all the women in our lives.

2012 Holiday Greetings

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Respite from the storm.

The past two weeks have been quite difficult.  I hope that my photos from a recent trip will transport you away….for just a moment or two.

In mid-October, I went to the New York Botanical Garden‘s show, Monet’s Garden. My garden had just a few flowers, so I was amazed at the amount of plants in full bloom outside the Conservatory.  Even some water lilies were still blooming in the courtyard pools. Of course, inside was overflowing with plants similar to the ones that Claude Monet  planted in his garden in Giverny, France.  I hope you enjoy these photos and take a moment to smile.

All my best to those who are still struggling.

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