Katherine Venturelli ~ California

House of Moon
By Katherine Venturelli
Fiddletown, California:, 2006. Edition of 20.

11 x 8.25 “closed; extends to 4 feet. In wood base 12 x 11". Five 7.5 x 5" intaglio images. Printed on various printmaking and rice papers. Accordion format. Bound covers have varying etched copper plates inlaid.

With each phase of the moon is a corresponding Chinese ideogram: wholeness, surrender, balance, death, renewal.
$1,000

Prophecy
By Katherine Venturelli
Fiddletown, California: 2006. One-of-a-Kind.

11 x 30 x 1.25" open. 3.5 x 18.5" monotype image. 13.75 x 6.25 x 6" wood encasement with copper adornment. Multi media. Monotype with copper leaf on Rives BFK. Other materials imported fabric; graphite text; and, wood.

Katherine Venturelli: "[This book is ] a variation on the accordion format, one of several in a series. Imagery from previous monotype 'Prophecy Series' is condensed into this structure."

Text from Lao-Tse:

To embrace the great Oneness, let go of all
Conflict and strife,
abandon fancy theologics
and imaginary ideas, and do some ordinary
daily work such as healing

$2,400

Lunar Journey
By Katherine Venturelli
2004. Edition of 20.

5.75 x 6.75 " closed; 11 x 12 x 4" open. Long tie closure which wraps several times around the book. Printed papers using chine collé techniques. Book fabric varies with each book.

Continuing with her mathematical and lunar series, Katherine Venturelli has utilized an unusual fold for the book's format, the Turkish map fold. Both sides of the individual print are hand etched, using multiple drops of up to five different copper plates. The fabric cover has mathematical notations with an embossed circle on the front representing the moon.
$500

Mr. Stanley's Math Book:
A Universal Language
By Katherine Venturelli
2002. Edition of 10.

8 x 7.8" accordion book opens to 42". Seven pages in length with five etchings depicting the lunar cycle. Each etching hand printed on rice paper and Rives BFK. Uses chine collé technique. With a tie closure. Each book is a variant due to fabric of boards and variations in printing.

Curious about her friend's mathematical cipherings, Katherine Venturelli created a small book bringing together art and science. In the resulting accordion book there are etchings depicting the lunar cycle as well as Dick Stanley's mathematical doodles.
$600

Blueprint of a Symbol
By Katherine Venturelli
1997. One-of-a-Kind.

6 x 8 x 1.5" closed; opens to 42". Accordion format with etched copper plates hinged together with copper rivets and leather. Closed with leather strap and snap. 9.75 x 10 x 4.25" wood slipcase in shape of house.

Katherine Venturelli: "Enjoying the 'physicality' of working with the copper medium, resulted in another transition piece. The etched copper becomes the page; reflective and ephemeral qualities of the copper add new dimensions to the book form.

We communicate on personal, cultural, and spiritual levels with messages which manifest symbols. My intent is to "look" at the meanings of these varied communications. I found that the intimate book format relates well in this exploration. The artist book can be an intriguing vehicle to transport ideas for reflection and communication.

The copper book becomes bound into an architectural form, a housed-shaped wood encasement, a classic archetypal symbol.

Circle: totality; wholeness, unity, the self contained;               completion, the infinite; the feminine
Cross: Tree of life; dualism in nature; union of opposites;              balance; integration
House: an archetypal symbol for self; a world center,               protection; the Cosmic Center
Spiral: movement in life; the great creative force; life &               death; growth
Square: the earth; static perfection; integrity, stability;                 permanence
Triangle: life; Trinity; completion; heaven, earth & man;                   mountain, visions; goals."
                                                      
$3,500

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