Su blackwell book art sculptures

She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. I carve into the books, they are the material i choose to make my art, but the stories they contain, also inspire the work. While she was attending rca her father passed away. And countless adventures for wellknown clients like oprah magazine and fantasydriven tales by su blackwell and cutout illustrations with a three dimensional sculpture su blackwell is a ba hons art uk artist. Oct 01, 2017 fairytalelike book sculptures by su blackwell. I am a big fan of books and anything related to paper. The fine print told me the paper sculptures were made by su blackwell. Portfolio bookcut sculpture by su blackwell amazing sculptures with books you never know what youll find in an old book especially if it has been in the hands of uk based artist su blackwell. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Jan 28, 2016 sculptures that use books as the medium.

An artist and art director, she has participated in plenty of advertising campaigns and group exhibitions. Reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books, she uses the ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Inspired by vintage books, blackwell creates entire landscapes from the pages of old dictionaries and school texts. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. Dec 01, 2010 we are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our enchanted christmas windows. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods.

We tweaked the colours and added some subtle lighting effects for jo. Bygg studio, who have created an entire alphabet out of stacked books. Fairytale book sculptures by su blackwell old book art. Create a sculpture out of the actual book you are illustrating. Apr 23, 20 if youve read real simple s june 20 feature 50 books that will change your life, youve seen su blackwells paper sculptures and may have wondered. Su blackwell the bookcollector 2018 photo john reynolds. These amazing sculptures are are crafted using nothing but antique books. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. Not only has su exhibited her exquisite and delicate sculptures around the world, she has also illustrated books, designed fabric for liberty of london, created theatre set designs and turned her hand to artdirection. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books. Su blackwell book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by. Amazing book sculptures book art sculptures, book sculpture. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, bookcut sculpture.

Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. After all, when it comes to storytelling, books are one of the oldest and most creative mediums. Meet su blackwell, an artist and designer working predominantly within the realm of paper. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination.

Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. As bonified typography geeks, wed love to see the series turned into an actual, usable font. British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper. Su has exhibited her exquisite work extensively, and is currently. Su blackwell is a british artist who creates her fairytale sculptures after reading the books she scalpels. Nobody makes a story come alive quite like su blackwell. Su blackwell images paper art, art, book sculpture. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. In her profile she states that as a child, i spent a lot of time in the woods near to my home, in my own make believe world. Culture lust is celebrating books this week and ive included artists who work with books as.

The artworks she creates are usually representations of her favorite chapters of the books. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Book art by su blackwell the old house, 2007 portfolio bookcut sculpture paper art via gripping book art. Book art by su blackwell uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a popup book. Dec 24, 2016 these amazing book sculptures are created by artist sue blackwell, and were photographed by johanna parkin. Su blackwell brings the fairytale world to life in these stunning book sculptures.

We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our enchanted christmas windows. I cut out specific words, or phrases, creating a deeper meaning in the work, if youre prepared to search for them. The creation will be a oneofakind su blackwell sculpture, displayed inside a wooden case with lights, with musuem quality glass at. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a 3dimensional popup book. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Culture lust is celebrating books this week and ive included artists who work with books as their source material. Nov 22, 2012 book sculptures by su blackwell art, crafts, design.

Su blackwell uses the pages of books to create 3 dimensional paper cut sculptures that are beautiful, delicate, intricate fairy tales. Sus booksculptures are currently on display in london and manchester city art gallery until january 20. Su blackwell makes amazing book sculptures, made by cutting three dimensional popup sculptures out of the pages of books. Jun 25, 2016 book sculptures by a british artist su blackwell. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, book cut sculpture. Apr 09, 2010 for the ultimate metaconceptual book art, look no further royal college of art graduates hanna nilsson, sofia osterhus and markus bergstrom, a.

Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Su blackwell creates book sculptures exploring the concept of. Four brilliant book sculpture artists and their most.

Portfolio book cut sculpture by su blackwell amazing sculptures with books you never know what youll find in an old book especially if it has been in the hands of uk based artist su blackwell. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. Not only has su exhibited her exquisite and delicate sculptures around the world, she has also illustrated books, designed fabric for liberty of london, created theatre set designs and turned her hand to art direction. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. A collage of su blackwells altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Book sculptures by su blackwell musetouch visual arts magazine. Londonbased artist su blackwell creates elaborate and delicate bookcut sculptures. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate.

Book art up book altered books altered art easy art for kids book and coffee book sculpture paper sculptures portfolio book modern paper art by su blackwell is a creative blend of the traditional craft and contemporary ideas, creating amazing home decorations and unique gifts. But these days artist jodi harveybrown likes to put a new twist on the book form. She tells stories through her paper sculptures made out of books. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. Londonbased artist su blackwell, an avid reader, draws inspiration from the art of the written word found in books and uses that creative influence to produce her remarkable book sculptures. An illustrated art book by su blackwell february 18, 2019 as a longtime admirer of paper artist su blackwells altered book paper sculptures, i read with interest about her ambitious new project, into the dark woods. Paper sculpture art book sculptures by a british artist su blackwell. Sus booksculptures are currently on display in london and manchester city art gallery until january british female artist su blackwell, paper cutting and origami sculpture of a childhood fantasy from the book brought to reality. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. What is su blackwell book sculptures, sculptures are not confined to buy in the story with many times to buy in collaboration with the. Apr 06, 2017 it may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. 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. If youve read real simple s june 20 feature 50 books that will change your life, youve seen su blackwells paper sculptures and may have wondered.

Sep 24, 2009 londonbased artist su blackwell creates elaborate and delicate book cut sculptures. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Stepping out of the page, su blackwell book art sculptures. This one, obviously, is for alice in wonderland alice looks on at the. For this special pledge, you will receive one of seven original booksculptures with a fairy tale theme, photographs of which, will illustrate the story book over a double page spread. Nov 4, 2016 there is nothing like reading a good book. Book sculptures by su blackwell art, crafts, design. Jul 29, 2009 amazing artworks created from old books artist su blackwell creates these spectacular paper models from old books and sells them for up to. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art.

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