Brigid Collins

As an artist, Brigid Collins often uses the written word as inspiration for her work. The resulting three-dimensional pieces are very delicate and technically impressive.The challenge was how to then illustrate these new spatial contexts onto paper in a form that it could be visually appreciated. BD came up with the solution of using a small format, four fold booklet with the additional illustrated pages being bound into the folds. Varnishes and tinted tones create a further layer of graphic interest. The contrast of paper stocks gives a textural feel to the book and a handmade small format envelope gives the final touch.

“Most reassuringly and without fuss, BD dealt with the intricacies of handling a tight budget without compromising on quality in any way. The resulting Artists’ Book is an absolute pleasure both to look at and to handle, its clever design suggesting possibilities I could not have envisaged, at the outset of the project.”

Brigid Collins,
Artist / illustrator