My Father’s Books

My Father’s Books are a series of artworks created to celebrate the life and literary  collection of Gareth’s father, Trevor.

‘Dad loved his books and was rarely to be seen without one. Growing up we were surrounded by them and I was always intrigued by the covers and the stories that lay within. I created the artwork using the medium of a swallowtail butterfly. Each book has been photographed with each crease and imperfection to see. Dad often dropped off in the sunshine coming through the bay window. The guilty coffee stain on the book cover betrayed the sin of letting the cup rest on the cover whilst he nodded off. To me they capture a moment in time that makes me smile every time I see them’.

Classic book covers are transformed into swallowtail butterflies.  Meticulously handcrafted into delicate, glossy 3D butterflies using the finest materials with fastidious attention to detail.  Mounted onto bespoke acrylic stands and presented in a contemporary black stepped frame with an off white scooped inner frame. Glazed with clarity Artglass offering 70% UV protection.

Create your own literary time capsule by choosing your favourite books from your lifetime.

Choose in configurations of 15, 18, 25 or 36 butterflies.

£POA.  Simply get in touch to discuss your preferences.  We can go through configurations and sizes and any other queries you may have.  Email Gareth at info@thetrunkoffunk.com or call 07714684562

Postage fees apply.  Generally for most of UK delivery is around £50 or there is of course free collection.

For outside of UK the artwork will be glazed with premium acrylic glass. Check with us for cost of P & P.