The Inner Life of the Artist, 900 Monotypes in 900 Days
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THE INNER LIFE OF THE ARTIST
900 MONOTYPES IN 900 DAYS
For 900 days, art kept Sybil Archibald alive. Gravely ill from a rare autoimmune disease, Archibald used the practice of creating a monotype print each day to heal her mind, spirit, and body. Part art book, part memoir, The Inner Life of the Artist lays open the most intimate moments in an artist’s studio, telling a story of struggle and transformation. Inspired by sacred poetry from around the world, Archibald’s prints are paired with works by more than 30 poets, ranging from Mary Oliver to Rumi, Issa, and Rilke. This combination of art, writing, and poetry gives the reader rare insights into the healing nature of art and the inner life of an artist.
Praise for The Inner Life of the Artist:
Order this book! It is an absolutely magnificent production, rich with superb images matched with moving essays and evocative poetry. AND it has mind-boggling extra magic -- the animations Sybil added, enhancing some of her pictures.
--Elaine DThis book is a treasure for what it says about the strength of the artist and the power of the art! Kudos. --P. P.
This an amazing book, I open two pages a day and leave the spread open to be viewed and read out loud. A holy healing masterpiece. Bravo! --Barbara K.
It’s even better than I imagined. I already cherish this book. --Susan N.
The Inner Life of the Artist is much more than merely a beautiful art book by a gifted artist, it is a window offering a glimpse into what is true and worthy about our own lives, no matter who we are or what we do. --Maureen B.
"The Inner Life of the Artist, 900 Monotypes in 900 Days" is:
A beautifully printed full color book featuring my artwork and writing paired with sacred poetry from around the world.
Book Specs:
Full color
10” x 12”
Perfect binding
Hardcover
Images:
High quality images of sybil’s monotype art
Photos of monotypes
Writing:
The images are paired with my writing about life in the art studio. I explore the spiritual side of daily studio practice from unruly art materials and self-judgment to the nature of creativity and transformation.
Poetry:
The Inner Life of the Artist is also an amazing poetry anthology containing 30 poets and 47 deeply spiritual poems. A single poem can change your world, heal your heart, and move you to action. These works sustain and feed me.
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Photo by Amelia Panico
Sybil Archibald is an artist with a lifelong interest in sacred art practices and poetry. While still in her twenties, she was diagnosed with scleroderma and given five years to live. She credits the healing nature of making art with keeping her alive more than 25 years past her prognosis. Primarily a self-taught artist, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in medieval spirituality from New York University. Archibald’s work has been shown nationally and internationally in museums, galleries, and universities. She currently creates out of her light-filled studio in South Orange, NJ, encouraged by her husband, two dogs, and 12 koi.
