As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from its cover, is full of magic. Whats what all images courtesy of julia strand and used with permission. Old books dissected to create intricate 3d carvings julia strands artworks, carved from old reference books and encyclopedias, make for an upcycling book club that wed join in a jiffy. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. At other times it is the books is entirely obscured to become a new idea. These sculptures are made from old encyclopedias, a medium nearing extinction, with their pages of data carved into intricate. Click on a book cover or title to purchase the item. An important and increasingly uncommon early catalog. In greek mythology, charon is the ferryman of hades who carries souls of the newly deceased across the rivers styx and acheron that divided the world of the living. Book sculpture book art altered book magic forest book sculpture made to order malenavalcarcel 5 out of 5 stars 202. Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. Turn the page is a sculpture by lori mccray which was uploaded on april 23rd, 2012.
Aug 30, 2010 i did a three dimensional sculpture in one of my old books. Curved information as object 199818, 4 tonnes of government documents. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Originally from chicago and now living and working in atlanta, brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon, is known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media and this wonderful series is his latest in dadainspired carved works. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. Made in france, this piece of art is comprised of careful folding techniques. Faberge easter eggs were first produced 1885 pointillism 1884 1900 paintings. The most common altered book sculpture material is paper. Aug 20, 20 as a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Wagnalls wheel, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is mindblowing. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The term bronze is often used for other metals, including brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and altered books. Wherever i turned there seemed to be someone trying to force upon me their interpretation of artworks and what the artist was attempting to convey.
A repurposed journal, book art, vintage fonts and typography, reusable book covers, book sculpture there are so many ways to use vintage books. Inside youll find a variety of altered books ranging from those that started as childrens board books, to other sewnbinding books that have been used as the basis for painting, collage work, and found poetry. Book art umberella sculpture print the sulpture yourself book art umberella. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. Wherever i turned there seemed to be someone trying to force upon me their interpretation of artworks and what the artist was attempting to. Modern art 1870 1970 tapestry, mosaics, fans, ceramics, book illustration. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Art book sculpture, altered book art, treasure island book.
A part of me is horrified, book sculpture, altered book art. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and art. Carved book sculpture by guy laramee book carvings amazing book sculptures created by talented canadian artist guy laramee planet viral for artist guy laramee, these book carvings have a much deeper meaning cube breaker books become landscapealtered book art book carvings shocking and funny book carvings by guy laramee see more. See more ideas about sculpture, book sculpture and paper art. Paper book paper art altered books altered art brian dettmer book art book sculpture paper sculptures handmade books brian dettmer,complete and authoritative book of games2012,hardcover book, acrylic varnish, 8316 x 7 x 4. Durable sculptural processes originally used carving the removal of material and modelling the addition of material, as clay, in stone, metal, ceramics, wood and other materials but, since modernism, there has been an almost complete freedom of materials and process. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. When i choose a book to alter, i am most often guided by the title of the book. The sculpture may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. I pull the book off the shelf and look more closely at a few things. Of the two dozen books on learning sculpture i ordered, this is the best one.
Dettmers work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books maps, encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, and any other sort of literature that he can turn into an interesting piece of art. Symbolism late 1800s early 1900s sculpture, book illustrations. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, and often also contains lead or zinc. Marcia lochhead high court of australia, canberra national sculpture forum. Aug 02, 2019 turn the page is a sculpture by lori mccray which was uploaded on april 23rd, 2012. There must be so much time and a great amount of patience involved in the making of this by brian dettmer. Altered book sculpture art is a blessing to be thankful for mickey scrapbook page lighthouse book art document my home. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into intricate and beautiful sculptures. Interesting background techniques for mixed media, great for art journaling.
Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. Canadian artist guy laramee has recently published a new series of his amazing book landscapes which are made by carving old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture, book crafts. Folded pages book sculpture art altered book lesson plan examples old catalogs and phonebooks take on a new life in this delicate sculpture. Sometimes words or images from the book are retained as a part of the altering. Wooden books wooden art book sculpture sculpture ideas woodworking techniques learn woodworking wood crafts hand carved book art. I did a three dimensional sculpture in one of my old books. Palette and thread crafts history, techniques, materials. Wood carving is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool knife in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object.
Jun 3, 2016 and similar kinds of sculptural paper work. Apr 2, 2020 upcycle or recycle an old book and give it new life. Altered book techniques dreams and delights karens whimsy. Folded book art book folding book and coffee papier diy altered book art harry potter art book projects art plastique book crafts. It is strong and durable but can also capture the fine, complex detail within a casting mould. Art made from books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by todays most showstopping practitioners. Altered book sunday afternoon carousel ride folded book.
In this book art tutorial, im going to teach you one of the basic folds in creating a book sculpture the triangle fold and how this simple fold can easily be. I recently started an altered book project that will serve as a journal of my recollected childhood memories. Old books dissected to create intricate 3d carvings. Altered books are shown and sold in art galleries and on the internet. See more ideas about book sculpture, altered books and book crafts. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. The text includes an interesting essay on american folk sculpture by holger cahill. The story of man, altered book by brian dettmer book sculpture this kind of paper cutting art never ceases to amaze me. Altered books is an art form in which existing books are reworked into works of art, often manifests in a variety of ways. See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture, book art.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed public library a compendium of extraordinary artworks from the around the world, using the physical book as raw material for creative contemplation and cultural commentary. The existing book becomes the canvas for the new ideas and images. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. As an amazon associate we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. If you are a sculpture student and lost in the fuzzy world of contemporary teaching rhetoric. A part of me is horrified, book sculpture, altered book. Weve compiled a list of our favorite books for sculpture techniques. Sculpture edition 45 of the most beautiful examples of book sculptures cave in a book. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. See more ideas about altered books, book art and book sculpture. The land of oz is altered book constructed from the book land of oz from the czech republic, dated 1965. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium.
Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thoughtprovoking works of art. Antique or victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is easier to avoid issues. However, book is so much more than pages full of words. Book carvings book carving is an artform of mine which came about as a means to rebel against the constant need for people to offer reasons for artists works.