Jody Alexander is an artist, bookbinder, papermaker, librarian and teacher who lives and works
in Santa Cruz, California. She makes paper, in the Eastern-style, and uses her papers to bind books
with exposed sewing on the spine in a number of historical and modern binding styles. She
combines these books with found objects, wooden boxes and drawers, metal, bones, etc. to create
sculptural works. Her pieces celebrate collecting, storytelling, and odd characters. She also
likes to rescue books in distress and give them new life as rebound books, scrolls and sculptural pieces
Jody Alexander teaches book arts at
University of California, Santa Cruz
,
Foothill College,
San Francisco Center for the
Book and MomiLani Paper Arts Studio
in Santa Cruz, CA.
Check Jalex Books Blog for updated information
on exhibits, classes and new artwork.
Contact her for more information.