"Hinges, by definition, are not autonomous -- they can exist by themselves, but for them to perform their function, fulfill their humble nature -- they rely upon other completely different, yet intertwined parts" - M. Snowe
Artists use hinges in any variety of ways
Some hinges are used on doors
Others to join two or more elements together
Found hinges are adapted to create jewellery or mini sculptures....
and then there is the hinge that serves no purpose at all except to look rusty.
Artists are known to be resourceful and will create their own hinges
Some are as simple as a few loops or ties connecting several pieces together
Others are more complicated.
Sue Brown creates the most beautiful enamelled concertina books and note books. See here and here and here.
Altered book triptych by Glen Skein. Found here. See Glen's website here.
Wax tablets have been found in various forms, ranging from a single slab of wood with waxen surface to a ten or more paged book.
A book of wax tablets shown at the National Museum for Art and Cultural History in Bremen, Germany
Very old bird cage, found here
