02/09/2026
Patricia Owen Design Bookbinding
- A Retrospective Exhibition -
Now until June 11 2026
SF Main Library 6th Floor Gallery
This retrospective exhibition was initiated by fellow members of the bookbinding community showcasing Patricia (Patty) Owen’s masterpieces throughout her 35 year career. Patty’s creations are not only visually unique but her process of layering book boards, shaping and sanding them to create sculptural leather book covers and bindings are truly one-of-a-kind.
I fondly remember the times that Patty would come into the store. She would bring her trusty paper micrometer to measure each sheet of paper, to select which paper would best fit her upcoming project. Patty wouldn’t rush this process, and would sometimes spend over an hour in the store, making her selection. That attention to detail can be seen in all of her creations and we are honored to have been a part of her creative process. Patty will be missed dearly.
