Jody Arthur

Jody Arthur is a book artist, printmaker and writer. She was born in American Samoa and currently resides in Hawaii. Her artist’s books explore historical and personal migrations in the South Pacific, examine extinct and imaginary animal species, celebrate space exploration, and parody reference and informational materials such as guidebooks and safety brochures. 

Jody received a B.A. in English literature at Lewis and Clark College, an M.F.A. in creative writing at Mills College, and an M.F.A. in printmaking and book arts at the University of the Arts. She has poems published in Hearty Greetings, Underground Pool, TinFish, The Lewis and Clark Literary Review, and Synergia. She is an active member of Honolulu Printmakers and Turning the Page, and her books and zines can be found in special collections libraries across the country.