She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. An exhibition of artists who use books as their medium, will open on june 12 and runs through july 17, 2014 at. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a 3dimensional popup book. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. A collage of su blackwells altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. The works include dwellings, such as lighthouses, wood cottages, treehuts and houses, which appear to be inhabited as often they. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar.
These amazing sculptures are are crafted using nothing but antique books. Nobody makes a story come alive quite like su blackwell. Im su blackwell, an artist known for making delicate paper sculptures from pages of old books. The creation will be a oneofakind su blackwell sculpture, displayed inside a wooden case with lights, with musuem quality glass at front. 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. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, bookcut sculpture. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell.
What is su blackwell book sculptures, sculptures are not confined to buy in the story with many times to buy in collaboration with the. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike 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. Su blackwell is a british artist who creates her fairytale sculptures after reading the books she scalpels. 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. The artworks she creates are usually representations of her favorite chapters of the books. 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. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Narnia popup created out of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by su blackwell.
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The great gift of literature is its ability to make incredible scenes spring up from the barren blackandwhite landscape of the printed page and come to life before your eyes. Lost in the renaissance paper book art incredible book sculpture by su blackwell slash. A true myth book sculpture, book art, altered book art. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Su blackwell brings her favorite stories to life by transforming books into art. Paper under the knife is a paper art show at the museum of arts and design running from october 2009 april 2010 share paper art some truly inspiring work tilted forum project discussion community. Su blackwell book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by. Su blackwell makes amazing book sculptures, made by cutting three dimensional popup sculptures out of the pages of books. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising. Su blackwell, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes book sculptures and installations out of secondhand books. This monograph contains an interview with the artist and. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising work. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx duration.
Illuminated book sculptures form highly detailed magical. From the pages of an open book her artwork springs to life. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. Four brilliant book sculpture artists and their most. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. If youve read real simple s june 20 feature 50 books that will change your life, youve seen su blackwell s paper sculptures and may have wondered. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. It is ready for wall hanging or just to place on a shelf. Book art by su blackwell the old house, 2007 portfolio bookcut sculpture paper art via gripping book art.
The tree has book paper and black silk paper leaves. 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. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. Su blackwell is a londonbased artist who produces remarkable book sculptures, stage settings, and major art installations. Su blackwell brings the fairytale world to life in these stunning book sculptures. For her latest standout exhibition, she was inspired by how ones dwelling can act as an imaginative space.
For this special pledge, you will receive one of seven original book sculptures with a fairy tale theme, photographs of which, will illustrate the story book over a double page spread. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. Su blackwell the observer book of butterflies 2018 artsy. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Bygg studio, who have created an entire alphabet out of stacked books. While she was attending rca her father passed away. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. 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. 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.
Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books, she uses the ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and. However, book is so much more than pages full of words. The whole sculpture is made from a discarded spanish book. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery.
British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. The sculpture case measures approximately 18 high, 9. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by. This book sculpture fro me really captures the melancholy in this part of the tale, sent away from home where the light is burning. As bonified typography geeks, wed love to see the series turned into an actual, usable font. 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. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple.
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