MARIE KELZER
BOOK & PAPER ARTIST

Marie Kelzer is a bookbinder extensively trained in the traditional family operated binderies, commercial trade library binderies and academic institution’s Book and Paper Preservation labs. She discovered the ancient art of making paste papers while training to be a bookbinder. Marie’s paste paper designs, framed Art Works, hand bound books and expressive artist books are exhibited and collected worldwide. Residing in Los Angeles, she combines her love of painting paste papers with her interest in making and designing hand sewn and bound books. She has expanded into a variety of paper creations including paper bouquets, flower blooms and paste paper mache bowls. Her work can be seen at both Ten Women Galleries on Main St. and Montana Ave. in Santa Monica, CA.