Book-Object-Art (22 February to 2 September 2022) is an exhibition by Phil Cleaver, an award-winning artist, graphic designer and author. Phil creates intriguing works of art using old books and vintage objects. At Winterbourne, he is mounting his biggest exhibition yet. Over fifty works of art will be displayed, some in the brand new art gallery on the 2nd floor, and the rest integrated into Winterbourne’s room displays. Phil’s work has a period feel and blends beautifully into the Arts and Crafts setting of Winterbourne.
Phil is also a skilled letterpress printer, and has recently done some work in the Winterbourne Press using historic printing presses. Phil traces his artistic roots to the punk era, and uses the word ‘punk’ to describe his inventive use of letterpress. Examples of his printed work, along with a chase locked up at Winterbourne, will also be on display.
A brief guide to the exhibition will be available free of charge at reception, and a full catalogue will be on sale in the gift shop.
Phil Cleaver is Professor in the Creative Industries at Middlesex University and Honorary Professor of Typography at Birmingham City University. He lectures worldwide on creativity and design. Some of his book designs are held in the Victoria & Albert Museum’s National Art Library.