Matrimony : Josephine Mead
soft cover publication, 24 pages
edition of 50
sewn binding by hand
printed by Bambra, 2024
Matrimony : Josephine Mead is a limited edition artist-book produced to accompany the exhibition ‘Matrimony’, curated by Dr Miriam La Rosa, at Walker Street Gallery & Art Centre (Dandenong) in 2024.
In ‘Matrimony’, multi-disciplinary artist Josephine Mead explores the meaning of ritual, union and love from a queer and feminist perspective. The publication documents work installed as part of the exhibition, including multiple paintings of the artist’s bridal bouquet and a sculpture, ‘Bridal Veil’, which has been formed from thousands of hand-joined brass wedding rings. The publication includes two essays written by Josephine, ‘On Matrimony’ and ‘On Love’ and an essay, ‘On Life’ written by Mig Dann.
soft cover publication, 24 pages
edition of 50
sewn binding by hand
printed by Bambra, 2024
Matrimony : Josephine Mead is a limited edition artist-book produced to accompany the exhibition ‘Matrimony’, curated by Dr Miriam La Rosa, at Walker Street Gallery & Art Centre (Dandenong) in 2024.
In ‘Matrimony’, multi-disciplinary artist Josephine Mead explores the meaning of ritual, union and love from a queer and feminist perspective. The publication documents work installed as part of the exhibition, including multiple paintings of the artist’s bridal bouquet and a sculpture, ‘Bridal Veil’, which has been formed from thousands of hand-joined brass wedding rings. The publication includes two essays written by Josephine, ‘On Matrimony’ and ‘On Love’ and an essay, ‘On Life’ written by Mig Dann.