I love how each threedimensional piece so beautifully captures the book. Blackwell works with her scalpel to take ordinary tomes and transforms them into expressions and relationships of space. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. Funny pictures about clever carving inspired by each books story. Book art often toes the fine line between craft and art, particularly with regards to bookcut sculptures, where the subjects are frequently haphazard. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt.
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. Su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. S u blackwell is a uk based artist who creates book cut sculptures. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our.
Su blackwell, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes book sculptures and installations out of secondhand books. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by. The sculpture will be signed and dated by the artist. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. With titles like the orient express, down the rabbit hole and the girl in the wood, her work is always inspired by fairy tales and folklore. Instead of carving images out of a books insides as has become a rather popular hobby for reading. Altered book artist su blackwell june 05, 2014 if paper art typically catches your eye, then you may already be familiar with su blackwell, a creator of marvelous altered book sculptures. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and paper art. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery.
Reminiscent of popup books, blackwell literally uses the subject of each book to make her own sculptural version. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. Aug 19, 2008 traditionally, books and sculptures are thought of as different fields within the general category of art. The gallery is esteemed for its visually stunning contemporary works and are committed to the artistic vision of each individual artist. Sue blackwell turns books into sculpted memories the artist website calls it a bookcut sculpture, an ephemeral and highly personal way to convey a message. See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture, book art. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. 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 chris. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. 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.
I recently fell in love with the magical world of british booksculptor su blackwell, whose work i came across while devouring the catalogue of the modern masters. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell. Sculpting with and within books themselves is a thriving art on a much smaller scale that allows artists to embody the power of the reading experience and the ideas within the book using the object itself. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The laborintensive work of su blackwell move towards defying that convention. Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. Aug 03, 2015 book art often toes the fine line between craft and art, particularly with regards to bookcut sculptures, where the subjects are frequently haphazard. Sue blackwells books are exactly what adult popup books should be. Su blackwell a book cutting sculpturess folk radio.
Su blackwell book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by su blackwell author, photographer visit amazons su blackwell page. Theres also a day or two of preparation beforehand, such as sourcing the book, reading the story, and then making sketches. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Sue blackwell turns books into sculpted memories the artist website calls it a book cut sculpture, an ephemeral and highly personal way to convey a message. 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.
Sue blackwell makes particularly haunting and complex book cut sculpture. Apr 09, 2010 the art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. See more ideas about paper art, book sculpture and art. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. 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. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work.
She creates tranquil unique landscapes from cutting up pages 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. Su blackwell the observer book of butterflies 2018 artsy. The art of upcycling, deconstructing, and reimagining the book, published by quarry books in april.
Traditionally, books and sculptures are thought of as different fields within the general category of art. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Many artists have done things along this nature, but i personally got the idea from an artist named sue blackwell with her to kill a mockingbird. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by su blackwell vivian november 17, 2015 october 14, 2016 although i am not a big fan of book carving still feel guilty to carve those medium of knowledge, it seems there is a trend to use these uncommon canvas to create sculptures among artists. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell november 11, 20 1 comment article contemporary art, designer spotlight, paper art, sothebys i recently fell in love with the magical world of british booksculptor su blackwell, whose work i came across while devouring the catalogue of the modern masters. Blackwells bookcut sculptures draw inspiration from fairy tales, folklore and classic childrens novels. Apr 21, 2020 the creation will be a oneofakind su blackwell sculpture, displayed inside a wooden case with lights, with musuem quality glass at front. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7.
Ive noticed that a recent trend among paper cut art is book sculptures but su blackwells bookcut sculptures far exceed most that ive seen. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. This monograph contains an interview with the artist and. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and sculpture. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. 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. Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by su.
British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. This fantastic selling exhibition of contemporary craft was curated by sarah griffin and organized by sothebys at chatsworth house in derbyshire, uk through december 23, 20. The official page of su blackwell, ukbased artist working predominantly but not exclusively with paper and old books to create intricate tableaux. Su blackwell book sculptures is the first monograph cataloging the artists work from 2006 20. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, book cut sculpture. Im su blackwell, an artist known for making delicate paper sculptures from pages of old books.
With regards to which sculpture youll receive, will be down to the luck of the draw. 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 book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by. Artist su blackwell utilizes beloved novels as an uncommon canvas and builds upward to create bewitching book sculptures. Usually three to four days per sculpture, but sometimes longer. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale.
She turns books into incredible paper sculptures featuring birds, trees and dreamlike fantasiesbut i wasnt expecting this see below, the level of detail and imagination that goes into her. The sculptor constructs physical representation of textual narrative, making her. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Pandora opens box portfolio book cut sculpture by su blackwell book art creations by su blackwell anre always interesting and so well crafted. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. 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. Buy su blackwell book sculptures by su blackwell isbn. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our enchanted chris. Uk artist su blackwell blends the two in 3d works that are both literature and sculpture. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. Su blackwell the girl in the wood, 2008 booksculpture made of cutout images from old books.
Portfolio bookcut sculpture by sue blackwell birds of the open forest book sculpture by su blackwell, 2006 british artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old books you never know what youll find in an old book especially if it has been in. In this instructable i will be showing you how i made a diorama for macbeth, out of pages of macbeth. Su blackwell images paper art, art, book sculpture. A paper sculpture from the wild flowers of britain series, which brings the books original illustrations to life in detail. Sue blackwell is known for her ability to bring books to life through sculpture, literally constructing famous literary scenes out of the pages that make them up. British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper. Paper cut sculpture incorporating book, circa 1900. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, bookcut sculpture.