These gorgeous altered book sculptures work not only as beautiful objects and displays of craft, but also as illustrations. This is a recipe for escape an altered book is now complete and installed in the book arts exhibition at cardiff central library together with other bits of my work. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Original signed postcards, prints, online workshops and book.
The following includes su blackwells artists statement from her studio. The book is a medium that allows an artists work to be accessible to a multitude of people in different locations at any given time. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. Beautiful work from my first altered book workshop. Traditionally, books and sculptures are thought of as different fields within the general category of art. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire landscapes from the pages of books. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books, she uses the ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and. Su blackwell, jungle book, 330mm w x 280mm h x 240mm d, paper, book, lights, paper sculpture in glass and wood box. A few years ago i discovered a paper artist named su blackwell who make.
Su blackwell once upon a time 2016 photo john reynolds. 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 artwork commissioned by cardiff business club, and donated to the museum, is a sessile oak growing out of a cardiff business directory from the year 19. I carve into the books, they are the material i choose to make my art, but the stories they contain, also inspire the work. Su blackwell s book sculptures art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. I was happy to come upon her new blog su blackwell studio earlier this week. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. Check out 10 most creative book sculptures by su blackwell. Cut paper from a 1907 book written and illustrated by botanist harriet isabel adams. I cut out specific words, or phrases, creating a deeper meaning in the work, if youre prepared to search for them. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate.
Su has over 15 years experience of delivering creative workshops for clients in the uk. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell. The az of mrs p was performed in workshop with actress sophie thompson in may 2011. Its a book of fairy tales, lavishly illustrated with photographs of my artwork. The book of life by david kracov the metal sculpture has pages filled with words from those he touched, and also features a flurry of butterflies, each representing the children he helped save and give new lives. Ooh, visual art and booksnow there is a good topic. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore.
As a longtime admirer of paper artist su blackwells altered book paper. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. With a few snips here, and a few snips there, london based artistart director su blackwell turns ordinary books into stunning paper sculptures, bringing birds. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. Create a sculpture out of the actual book you are illustrating. Here are some of the handmade things ive found online, using my wild flowers design for liberty art fabrics. Su blackwell wild flowers, 2006 booksculpture made of cutout images from old books. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from.
Book art by su blackwell the old house, 2007 portfolio bookcut sculpture paper art via gripping book art. Su blackwell is an artist and working predominantly within the realm of paper. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio. While artists books can take many forms, there are a few elements that are common across the practice. Here is a spread from the finished piece click on the image to look further inside this book. It was founded in 1879 by benjamin henry blackwell, after whom the chain is named, in oxford on broad street. Blackwell works with her scalpel to take ordinary tomes and transforms them into expressions and relationships of space. Described as a musical fable inspired by the autobiographies of phyllis pearsall, it tells the story of phyllis pearsalls creation of the london a to z street atlas. 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. The az of mrs p is a musical conceived by neil marcus and written by british playwright diane samuels and british composer gwyneth herbert. Book sculptures by su blackwellsu blackwell born 1975 in sheffield u. Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale.
And we all know that art and books go together beautifully a piece. Book sculpture rapunzel and her prince by surlapage on etsyhave you ever loved a story so much you want it to jump right off the page. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. She graduated from the royal college of art in 2003 and makes. K is an artist working predominantly within the realm of paper. The interactive part will be in a separate booklet, containing templates and. An immersive artwork commissioned by the national trust to commemorate the. If the choice for these books is between a landfill and an artists workshop, that is an easy. An illustrated, interactive story book for all ages.
Understanding a book as an artwork invites a reflection on the properties of the book form itself. Create your own museum from the worlds best art, free. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. Su blackwell wild flowers of the british isles 20 portfolio bookcut sculpture su blackwell, uk artist who creates paper art out of old books, often based on fairytale and nature art from books this gorgeous art from books by su blackwell literally sculpt the words from the pages into telling the story. Robert blackwell shop purchase canvas prints, framed prints, and more featuring artwork from robert blackwell. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. An immersive artwork commissioned by the national trust to commemorate the women of worcestershire in ww1. Su blackwell the book collector 2018 photo john reynolds. Ill be working with groups of year 5 and 6 pupils ages 1011 at the school, introducing them to paper cutting, and experimenting with light and shadow, to create shadow boxes of their very own, based upon their favourite fairy tales, with a modern twist. 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 book as an art form artists books libguides at. This monograph contains an interview with the artist and provides a rare glimpse into her studio practice. The sculptor constructs physical representation of textual narrative, making her pieces like. Not a classic sense of a book, but undeniably one at same time. She makes intricate artworks from everyday objects. Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. 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. British artist su blackwell cuts out images from books to create fantastical fairytale dioramas. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter.
Another map release today here on the workshop, today it is handling about the office area in level one east wing, which brings you in the times, before all the events started with the massive infection. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. You will upcycle the text and illustrations from old books to create a. Uk artist su blackwell blends the two in 3d works that are both literature and sculpture. In this workshop artist su blackwell will lead you through the design.
Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery. Ive noticed that a recent trend among paper cut art is book sculptures but su blackwells bookcut sculptures far exceed most that ive seen. British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper.
Su blackwell book sculptures is the first monograph cataloging the artists work from 2006 20. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. Can you describe your latest crowdfunded project, into the dark woods, and its interactive qualities, please. The book collector, 2018 more images the bronte parsonage, from the literary houses series, 2017 more images daphne du mauriers house, from the literary houses series, 2017 more images.
Uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work. Su blackwells fairy tale book sculptures with images book. This book sculpture fro me really captures the melancholy in this part of the tale, sent away from home where the light is burning. The beautiful photographs convey the delicacy of blackwells works.
To know more about su blackwell wild flowers, visit sumally, a social network that gathers together all the wanted things in the world. Amazing artworks created from old books artist su blackwell creates these spectacular paper models from old books and sells them for up to. The firm now has a chain of 45 shops, and an accounts and library supply service. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Awesome carving inspired by each books story book art. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. Su blackwell revives old book book sculpture, by su blackwell. Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk.
Su blackwell graduated from the royal college of art in 2003. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. Look closely as these artists take old books and turn them. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Because the workshop was only three and a half hours long i chose to focus on folded page techniques because there are many different ways people could take things, and it doesnt involve waiting for glue to dry. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a popup book. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work.
Blackwell uk, also known as blackwells and blackwell group, is a british academic book retailer and library supply service. Her book sculpture are commissioned around the world. Artwork by su blackwell girl in the woods, sculpture. Su blackwell british, 1975, wild flowers of the british isles, 20. 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. Reminiscent of popup books, blackwell literally uses the subject of each book to make her own sculptural version.
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