Emerald Continent

  • Moscow: Emil Goozairow, n.d.
By Goozairow, Emil
Moscow: Emil Goozairow, n.d.. Fine. Goozairow is a Russian artist who paints and draws, produces movies, and creates exceptional handmade books that are printed on rare types of paper and published in limited editions. His techniques create unique designs that often are made with natural materials alone or in combination with relief decorations made from metal, polymeric clay, or 3-D printing. He creates books that he describes as "pop up," “kinetic carousel," “liporello” or “3D origami.” He also writes fairy tales, stories and mystical scenes.

Goozairow's Emerald Continent" is a dramatic and interesting work from this important book artist. The digitally printed book was designed as a mixed-media fine art piece featuring an "Emerald Continent" theme with elaborate 3D-printed covers in a complex design. The book has an accordion structure and is composed of the black and gray architectural letters that make up the elements of this mysterious fantastic continent. The book also includes symbols representing themes of social justice, cultural repatriation, and the history of colonialism. In fine condition. Measures 2.36 x 3.93 inches. ARTB/090225.

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