Becca Obert Imbur: Book Arts

 

 

Becca Obert Imbur is a mixed-media, collage, paper and book artist.  Most of her books are refurbished and upcycled through her love of scouring thrift stores, antique stores and flea markets.  Many of Becca’s books are one-of-a-kind original with handmade covers embellished by her love of exotic and delicate papers.  Becca enjoys teaching others the fine art of bookbinding and papermaking through workshops that promote the importance of the creative process.  Her work has been exhibited at the Jacksonville Arts Center in Floyd, Main Lee Arts in Blacksburg and Bookworks in Asheville, North Carolina. 

"Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved the art of the Book.  I have always enjoyed loosing myself in the pages of mystical places that house adventure.  As I developed as an artist, I found myself drawn to express my journey in images enhanced by a few enigmatic words.  My collages seem to develop more fully in book form where I can keep my inner thoughts private by simply closing the book.  Personally, I enjoy creating books with haunting images of the Old World that ignite the imagination and pique one’s curiosity.  For others, I enjoy creating unique scrapbooks that enhance the beauty of life through love, sisterhood and laughter."