Capturing the essence of travel, the diary/sketchbook reflects June Leaf's 1970 journey through Japan, blending real and imagined experiences. With pencil and ink drawings, paintings, and collages, she conveys the joy and challenges of exploration. Scenes range from actual landscapes and portraits to visions of paradise, intertwining image and text to mirror her evolving impressions. The book's design closely resembles the original, immersing readers in Leaf's creative and introspective world.
The book showcases June Leaf's kinetic sculptures, which come to life with minimal interaction, embodying a sense of movement and whimsy. Leaf describes her creations as drawings in three dimensions, where materials like brass, copper, tin, and wood intertwine to form playful figures and imaginative contraptions. Inspired by the spirit of Jean Tinguely, her work emphasizes the dynamic relationship between art and process, reflecting her perspective as both a dancer and aviator in the artistic realm.