INSPIRED BY WINNERS 2009
V&A ABC book made by Laura Caiafa during her Illustration class at the Mary Ward Centre
Word and Image Book Prize
Jackie Wamaitha on behalf of Laura Caiafa receiving the Word and Image book prize from Marilyn Greene on behalf of Barbara Lasic
Jackie Wamaitha on behalf of Laura Caiafa receiving the Word and Image book prize from Marilyn Greene on behalf of Barbara Lasic
Inspired by
'I visited the Museum of Childhood and many, many items caught my attention, I could not decide on just one or two key inspirations. Everything was clear then, the idea of developing the V&A ABC Book was born!
Judges Comments
Two Owls Made by Schreyer & Co, 1930-9 Museum no. Misc.10-1978 V&A Museum of Childhood
Laura's ABC book is wonderful in many ways, not only is it delightfully witty but the quality of craftsmanship is outstanding.
Laura's imaginative and skilfully executed work shows her interest in the V&A's collections and the amount of thought and care that went into her book testifies to her profound engagement with the pieces that inspired and informed her work."