Sarah Bodman is a British artist and scholar known for her work with artist's books. [1] [2]
Bodman has the following degrees: Doctor of Philosophy UWE, Bristol, 2018; Master's of Philosophy, UWE, Bristol, 1995; BA in Fine Arts with honors, Falmouth School of Art, 1991. [3]
Bodman is a professor at University of the West England, Bristol where she is Artists’ Books / Programme Leader MA Multidisciplinary Printmaking Centre for Print Research. [4]
Bodman is the editor of Artist’s Book Yearbook , Book Arts Newsletter, and The Blue Notebook journal. She is also a researcher at WITTA (Writing In / To / Through Art). [4]
Bodman is a prolific writer with many publications in the field of book arts. Her own artist's books have been included in presitigous collections and anthologies. [3] [5] [6] [7]
Bodman was one of the initial hosts for the books arts and bookmark aspects of the al Mutanabbi Street project. [8]
Bodman's work as a book artist is widely recognized and well received. Curator Eileen Wallace writes, "At once startling and captivating, the work of Sarah Bodman features subject matter that at first glance seems innocuous. . . She excels at synthesizing historical and contemporary texts with traditional and modern bookmaking techniques, creating distincly identifiable work that prompts readers to think about subject from various angles." [9]
Bodman's books are featured in Masters Book Arts: major works by leading artists, curated by Eileen Wallace, [9] ‘turn the page’ anthology, edited by Jules Allen, [10] and 1000 Artists’ Books: Exploring the Book as Art, Sandra Salamoney with Peter & Donna Thomas. [11]
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