Ahora empesare a investigar sobre asemic y navegar por los sitios y artistas que me indicaron en subidas anteriores. Han comensado mis vacaciones de invierno!!!
The pages by Bifidus are a great example to post in the group. Thanks, Cheryl. I suddenly realize, Bifidus has been using this really interesting handwriting for a long time. In this case, I see words and letters wanting to congeal into something readable, but then it elusively fades away just when you think you can grasp it. Very wonderful. Shows the magic of asemic writing.
That's exactly it: writing that wants to "congeal into something readable, but then it elusively fades away just when you think you can grasp it." So far, exactly what I love most about asemic writing. Very nice work, Bifidus Jones.
Being new to asemic-writing-on-purpose, I have markings that used to appeal to me coming back to me now as memory. For example, I worked for 20 years as a book editor and proofreader, and loved the editing and proofreading symbols. They are not asemic, of course, because they stand clearly for something and have an obvious meaning, but I loved those marks, and each worker-on-books that I knew had a unique style of applying them.
At the point of burning out on that work, I literally had tears sliding down my face one day, slumped over a manuscript on my desk and too tired, I thought, to go on. My husband came along, and said "Just try to enjoy the shapes of the letters." Flash! I did, and it helped.
Nancy, I am noticing a pattern as these chapters are coming in and being posted.
Some people are creating symbols coming out of purely unknown languages. I'm also seeing some interesting ideas in terms of syntax and how these languages might be represented on the pages: clusters of symbols, circles of symbols, snaking sentences - really amazing - and non-linear. And why should we assume asemic languages would be represented in a linear way on the page? Even Japanese suggests possibilities.
Some of the languages seem to be hieroglyphic or glyphs. The main emphasis is on the individual glyph, but then you get into how they are arranged and their relationship to each other - matters of repetition.
There is another approach, that you can see in the work by Bifidus, you can see it is based on the existing alphabet but then it fades into something unknown or simply unintelligible, which is the point. The editing symbols are a great place to enter and find a point of departure. In fact, Mim seems to be working with the existing alphabet and fractured pieces of writing.
Bifidus also nods to language skeletons/part components thereof with the bones, the inherent, though unrecognizable structures of asemic text and by implication language. True DVS - amazing emerging things :-)
then a reference to Cheryl's "bones of contention" book? - even if unintentional it expands on it. I'll spare the rant on how the asemic writing and the visual images can work together - but certainly the work by Bifidus speaks to that - the skeletons, the bones, the underpinnings of language - yes, get it.
Ah, I see more and more in Bifidus's piece, Cheryl and DVS. And DVS, I appreciate your describing what you're seeing as the chapters come in -- very INteresting. There must be endless forms for it and I've barely scratched the surface, have A LOT to learn and explore. It's very exciting!
Welcome to the asemic writing group, Lisa. Asemic writing, well, it's sort of picture writing. You make symbols, imaginary languages - there are some threads in the group that explain it. And there are tons of great examples posted here. Anyone in the group want to explain their understanding of asemic writing to Lisa?
Many people in the group, I'm sure, would love to exchange asemic mail-art with you. Otherwise - we have 4 book projects going. They're currently filled, but we're likely to have some openings, if you want to add your name and address somewhere - you have to produce 8 pages of asemic work for a chapter. But participation in the books is optional - strictly your choice.
My goodness! Lesley.... you are a ball of fire. I don't ecpect to get really rolling on mine until next month. I'm still working on concept! Once my other obligations are over, I expect to whiz right through it though. Yours look teriffic!
I received great chapters from Roberto K.and Bifidus. My Asemic book 2 collection is starting to grow!
Great news - Carlyle Bakers pages have arrived from Canada - so I will be forwarding those. Marcela - so did your Asemic Urbana - FAB - and Les - the first of # 4 - WOW - that was quick. I have posted photos on http/www.cherylpenn.com/wpb/ and in my Asemic Connection album - its great to see all the work together in one place. As I keep reading - yip - these books are growing :-) - thanks everyone. REMEMBER - this project closes 31/7 - thats not even 2 weeks away - I hope everyone is on track!!!!! :-) X
The works of Marie, Frieder, and Vaida look oh so beautiful, Cheryl. Can you tell me what is The World Project you mention? I don't find a description of it or if it's open for work. I made something for you and sent it today, but don't know if it will fit into any of your projects, and so didn't intend it to. Hope that's ok. You sound busy enough for three people!
Yep, me too. I have a huge list of materials and have been experimenting some. I will be using like materials in all 16 chapters, but they will each be a little different. It's the nature of the unconventional materials and the process. Love the challenge. Great score Theresa! Excited to have you all as teammates.
Theresa, I saw your comment right as I hit the logoff button. I just had to sign back in to say, I really don't think Cheryl or DVS would object. They both appreciate creativity and this is an experimental book; different than the others.
We have pretty much free rein around here regarding creativity and interpretation.of Asemics.
Hi Nancy, I'm in agreement with the Asemic High Council of Skybridge and Sue. The cards will be great. Using different materials is encouraged, keeping in mind they go in a book. Remember the page dimensions are different with Edition #4. The buck stops with, Cheryl. I think we can count on her thumbs up in a few hours.
Theresa, ideally with this book art stuff, you want every page to be unique and different, if possible. Some - I'm included - can't handle 15 different chapters and make copies instead. But the more individualized you make it, the better. Makes it worthwhile for all those future collectors who will no doubt be chasing all over to find these books ;)
No. I am a girl. I use a prettylily in the forum. DVS sometimes calls me prettylily, sometimes he calls me Sue, and who knows what else he calls me! But I am definately a girl. :-)
Samuel Montalvetti
sisi al futuro y con sorpresitas de Yapa
Ahora empesare a investigar sobre asemic y navegar por los sitios y artistas que me indicaron en subidas anteriores. Han comensado mis vacaciones de invierno!!!
Salud!
Samuel
Jul 16, 2011
Samuel Montalvetti
Ahhhh!! Ayer llego tu sobre Chery, que incluye un trabajo de John Bennett, Gracias, ademas han llegado los de "E", MIM y Sue Bowen.
Gracias a todos......
Jul 16, 2011
Samuel Montalvetti
Hola Theresa
Tu trabajo ha llegado hoy, y en respuesta algo Asemic recibiras....
Beso
Samuel
Jul 16, 2011
Rosa Gravino
El último envío ya está en camino.
Mi asemic se origina en el fluir espontáneo, discontínuo, cambiante...
Son manuscritos.
Saludos a todos!
Jul 16, 2011
Marcela Peral
Jul 16, 2011
Jul 16, 2011
Jul 16, 2011
Neil Gordon
would you consider morse code asemic writing?NeilGordon_.__ _ _._
Jul 16, 2011
Neil Gordon
Jul 16, 2011
cheryl penn
The REAL Bifidus Jones:
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 18, 2011
cheryl penn
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 18, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
That's exactly it: writing that wants to "congeal into something readable, but then it elusively fades away just when you think you can grasp it." So far, exactly what I love most about asemic writing. Very nice work, Bifidus Jones.
Jul 18, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
Being new to asemic-writing-on-purpose, I have markings that used to appeal to me coming back to me now as memory. For example, I worked for 20 years as a book editor and proofreader, and loved the editing and proofreading symbols. They are not asemic, of course, because they stand clearly for something and have an obvious meaning, but I loved those marks, and each worker-on-books that I knew had a unique style of applying them.
At the point of burning out on that work, I literally had tears sliding down my face one day, slumped over a manuscript on my desk and too tired, I thought, to go on. My husband came along, and said "Just try to enjoy the shapes of the letters." Flash! I did, and it helped.
Jul 18, 2011
Mim Golub Scalin
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Hi Mim, the wonders are unfolding!
Nancy, I am noticing a pattern as these chapters are coming in and being posted.
Some people are creating symbols coming out of purely unknown languages. I'm also seeing some interesting ideas in terms of syntax and how these languages might be represented on the pages: clusters of symbols, circles of symbols, snaking sentences - really amazing - and non-linear. And why should we assume asemic languages would be represented in a linear way on the page? Even Japanese suggests possibilities.
Some of the languages seem to be hieroglyphic or glyphs. The main emphasis is on the individual glyph, but then you get into how they are arranged and their relationship to each other - matters of repetition.
There is another approach, that you can see in the work by Bifidus, you can see it is based on the existing alphabet but then it fades into something unknown or simply unintelligible, which is the point. The editing symbols are a great place to enter and find a point of departure. In fact, Mim seems to be working with the existing alphabet and fractured pieces of writing.
Just amazing things emerging, I think.
Jul 18, 2011
cheryl penn
Jul 18, 2011
Bifidus Jones
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 18, 2011
Svetlana Pesetskaya
Jul 18, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
Jul 18, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Welcome to the asemic writing group, Lisa. Asemic writing, well, it's sort of picture writing. You make symbols, imaginary languages - there are some threads in the group that explain it. And there are tons of great examples posted here. Anyone in the group want to explain their understanding of asemic writing to Lisa?
Many people in the group, I'm sure, would love to exchange asemic mail-art with you. Otherwise - we have 4 book projects going. They're currently filled, but we're likely to have some openings, if you want to add your name and address somewhere - you have to produce 8 pages of asemic work for a chapter. But participation in the books is optional - strictly your choice.
Just feel free to ask questions, comment etc.
Jul 19, 2011
Lesley Magwood Fraser
And they're off! A long journey to far off distant lands..... Asemic 16 # 4 coming to you soon!
Jul 20, 2011
cheryl penn
Jul 20, 2011
prettylily
My goodness! Lesley.... you are a ball of fire. I don't ecpect to get really rolling on mine until next month. I'm still working on concept! Once my other obligations are over, I expect to whiz right through it though. Yours look teriffic!
I received great chapters from Roberto K.and Bifidus. My Asemic book 2 collection is starting to grow!
Jul 20, 2011
Marcela Peral
Jul 20, 2011
cheryl penn
Jul 21, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
Jul 21, 2011
cheryl penn
Jul 21, 2011
prettylily
Jul 21, 2011
prettylily
Theresa, I saw your comment right as I hit the logoff button. I just had to sign back in to say, I really don't think Cheryl or DVS would object. They both appreciate creativity and this is an experimental book; different than the others.
We have pretty much free rein around here regarding creativity and interpretation.of Asemics.
Jul 21, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 22, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Jul 22, 2011
i keep my revolver in a book.
Jul 22, 2011
Jul 22, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
Jul 22, 2011
prettylily
Jul 22, 2011
De Villo Sloan
Looks like SH has put us under martial law.
Theresa, ideally with this book art stuff, you want every page to be unique and different, if possible. Some - I'm included - can't handle 15 different chapters and make copies instead. But the more individualized you make it, the better. Makes it worthwhile for all those future collectors who will no doubt be chasing all over to find these books ;)
Jul 22, 2011
prettylily
Jul 22, 2011
prettylily
Jul 22, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
Jul 22, 2011
cheryl penn
FAB from Ambassador E
Jul 22, 2011
i'm SUEing you all;
under martial law.
Jul 22, 2011
or is it marshal law?
Jul 22, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
I think it's shellmar law, but I just woke up.
Jul 22, 2011
Jul 22, 2011
the best way to make a book!!!
make sure you have an asemic saw!
Jul 22, 2011
Nancy Bell Scott
An asemic saw, now I'm hysterical.
Jul 22, 2011