Intricate altered book sculptures crafted out of childrens books. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning. The book surgeon 15 pieces book art, livre dart, les arts. John sager hagia sophia 36 x 19 x 10 altered book with books, cast iron barndoor trol. An artist is taking old books and turning them into works of magnificent art. Book sculpture, altered book, book art, origami, artist gift, book theme gift. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. Ellie and zaira book folding created by marlene marques. Book sculptures or altered books is an art form where books are modified to create fantastic forms.
According to the international society of altered book artists alteredbookartists. See more ideas about book sculpture, altered books and book crafts. Altered book art by livre paysage this is gorgeous. Altered book making is a form of art in which people alter an existing book using a variety of materials. Altered books are books that have been painted, cut, embellished, and. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Book sculptures are often made from old books so as to avoid infringement. The hobbit artist kelly campbell berry takes childrens books and crafts intricate oneofakind sculptures within their pages. Jun 3, 2016 and similar kinds of sculptural paper work. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into. Nov 10, 2019 books made into other art forms of expression. I hate to think of an actual book being destroyed to make it, but it is beautiful. Jul 25, 2012 this pin was discovered by carol shepko. Book sculptures and altered books origami resource center.
In narrative therapy the primary objective is to help clients find stories in their lives that allow them to gain flexibility and insight in their ability to resolve challenges. Old catalogs and phonebooks take on a new life in this delicate sculpture. Guerrilla book sculpture made for the 2011 edinburgh international. See more ideas about altered books, book art and book sculpture. Artist creates massive altered book sculptures coated in wax. Now i use books as my canvas to create altered books, reliquaries, or book sculptures that are. An altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds. They can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, goldleafed, rubber stamped, drilled, or otherwise adorned. Modifications may include cutting, tearing, gluing, folding, painting, and the addingon of other elements. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and altered books. The tree of knowledge book sculpture book art altered book made to. Artist creates massive altered book sculptures coated in wax posted on november 23, 2016 by jasmine interested in archeology and paleontology, south carolina based artist jessica drenk transforms massproduced commercial products such as books, pvc piping, and toilet paper into organic forms that resonate with their material origins. This type of art gives unexpectedly beautiful sculptures which are both elegant and sturdy.
An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. Book sculpture, book art, altered book, paper art, miniature, dress, book page art, paper dolls, dress form, recycled books bookfancy. The play between form and material draws a parallel between the archival impulses of books and archaeology, and posits a common fate for all. Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell is part of book sculpture these amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell are made with little more that some scissors, tweezers, and blades. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, book art, paper art. Artist guy laramee has produced some quite exquisite work in the form of carved book. Altered book is just one of many discarded or damaged books made into fantastic sculptures at books and.
Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures bored panda. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer brian dettmer, altered book art, 3d studio. The books that we love to read should be made to come to life. Altered bookwendy schultz via tanyah payne via kim lance onto altered art projects. Book sculptures learn how to make amazing book sculptures or book art by folding the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. Forest altered books book art, altered book art, book. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Todays round up features an inspiring array of altered books, folded books, and paper sculptures made from book pages and text on paper.
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