Paper art can be traced back to japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx youtube. 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. Art made from books is the definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by todays most showstopping practitioners.
Adventures in paper cutting tips with emma boyes youtube. May 30, 2014 this pin was discovered by martishnia. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into. Handmade books etsy artist who carves out elements from different pages of a book, encases in glass under front cover. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning works of. Wizard of oz book art origami, paper book, paper art, book crafts.
Take a look at the range of book paper art designs in valcarcels etsy store, along with some delicate paper jewellery. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Check out our book sculpture selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. Master paper sculptors like richard sweeney, brian dettmer and ingrid siliakus cut, fold, glue and otherwise transform sheets of paper in various colors, sizes and textures into complex creations that mimic architecture, nature, the human form and subjects that are purely the products of their own. Paper isnt the first medium most people think of when they imagine sculpture, but it has qualities that help papercraft artists create some of the most incredibly intricate 3d art ever seen. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures bored panda. Making a living from paper art is a difficult task, but thanks to his talents and enthusiasm, marc haganguirey aka paper dandy has done.
Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. Recycling paper books for carved sculptures by thomas wightman. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of art. For the love of dogs dog pumpkin carving stencils by its a rescue dog life aug 21, 2015 4. Stories from books come to life in paper sculptures by jodi harveybrown. Tokyobased artist and designer tomoko takeda turns literary. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee artist statement. Book sculpture kites in the courtyard of the old ruins book art altered book paper sculpture ooak book lover gift.
Paper is usually used in books and marble is used in busts, but this artist used paper in a new and intriguing way. Some artists, such as claire brewster and loui jover, cleverly transform individual pages into intricate cutouts or creative canvases. The paper house handmade book sculpture by karine diot. Incredible landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Book sculpture book art altered book butterflies and moths original book sculpture book lover gift literary gift wedding gift books art. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art.
From complex paper cutting to book carving, this is an ever expanding area of design that is hardly talked about. Paper cut out with text from the unconscious by sigmund freud. Paper dandys cut scene exhibition recreates star wars scenes. As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing. As you can probably guess by looking at the artworks below, book carving is a delicate and timeconsuming process, but the end results are absolutely mind. Amazing book carving art most of these carving are made on old books and some carving made on magazines which has highquality paper and vivid color. Short stories by edgar allen poe is an altered book is 7inx10inx4in it has a plate holder to attach to any wall it is a 1902 book featuring stories by edgar allen poe, repurposed using fold techniques, creating three lovely nooks for the illustration cuts. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer brian dettmer, altered book art, 3d studio. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, book art, altered. This easily accessible material thats used in crafting incredible, galleryworthy works of art is the same that contains crude sketchbook doodles never meant to see the light of day.
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