Shell spend months carefully slicing the paper to create impressive works of art. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our. Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale. Su blackwell the observer book of birds 2018 artsy. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always su blackwell is one my favorite artists. Check out 10 most creative book sculptures by su blackwell. The girl in the wood portfolio bookcut sculpture by su blackwell british female artist su blackwell, paper cutting and origami sculpture of a childhood fantasy from the book brought to reality su blackwell, uk artist who works with old books to create paper sculptures often based on fairy tales and nature book art cut out. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. 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 inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Su blackwell is an artist and working predominantly within the realm of paper. Su blackwell images paper art, art, book sculpture. It seems like a simple concept but there is much more to it than that.
This book sculpture fro me really captures the melancholy in this part of the tale, sent away from home where the light is burning. Nov 21, 2019 su blackwell is a book artist who takes preexisting book works and cuts through the pages in order to recreate a scene from the book. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Royal college of arts graduate su blackwell pushes the limits of paper by making magical and whimsical 3d images from vintage books. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. Paper sculpture art book sculptures by a british artist su blackwell. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. The interactive part will be in a separate booklet, containing templates and. As a longtime admirer of paper artist su blackwell s altered book paper sculptures, i read with interest about her ambitious new project, into the dark woods. While artists books can take many forms, there are a few elements that are common across the practice. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book.
This means that at some point their function has been taken away. Oct 17, 2014 british artist su blackwell creates beautifully intricate paper models from old books. Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. Su blackwells artwork proves that theres more than one way to appreciate a good book. Jul 15, 2009 su blackwells artwork proves that theres more than one way to appreciate a good book. Im su blackwell, an artist known for making delicate paper sculptures from pages of old books. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old books. Su blackwell wild flowers, 2006 book sculpture made of cutout images from old books. British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper. She never uses first editions or rare books, but miss blackwell had to overcome an initial sense of guilt when cutting up the books.
British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. Author, illustrator, teacher, speaker ted, us citizen and phd researcher at the university of glasgow, scotlanddrawing life outside the lines. Its a book of fairy tales, lavishly illustrated with photographs of my artwork. A few years ago i discovered a paper artist named su blackwell who make. Su blackwell once upon a time 2016 photo john reynolds. From the pages of an open book her artwork springs to life. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. When i tell you that this london based artists paper cuts jump right from the pages of a story book, i mean it quite literally. Understanding a book as an artwork invites a reflection on the properties of the book form itself.
I once wrote a blog about sculptural book art from brian dettmer. Blackwell cuts words and shapes from the pages of books to create her artwork. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery.
See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. She only uses pages from the book to create the sculptural piece. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a popup book. Artist remakes famous books into art masterpieces folded book art paper book book folding paper art famous novels famous books altered book art book projects handmade books. She is 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 blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar.
This monograph contains an interview with the artist and provides a rare glimpse into her studio practice. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. 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. Using a scalpel she cuts and glues the pages of books to create miniature dioramas glowing with lights in wood and glass boxes, like victorian relics found in a museum of intrigue.
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. 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. Su blackwell book sculptures is the first monograph cataloging the artists work from 2006 20. Can you describe your latest crowdfunded project, into the dark woods, and its interactive qualities, please. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. To know more about su blackwell wild flowers, visit sumally, a social network that gathers together all the wanted things in the world. Paper is a delicate medium, and blackwell uses it to reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, dreams and ambitions. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. Crafting intricate scenes with only a few carefully cut and folded book pages, su blackwell converts laid off texts into the.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Su blackwell the observer book of butterflies 2018 artsy. 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. The gallery is esteemed for its visually stunning contemporary works and are committed to the artistic vision of each individual artist. 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. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. Here, she interprets alices adventures in wonderland. Book art sculptre by su blackwell book sculptures by su blackwell. 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.
Today, i will present you another amazing book carving art from a british artist su blackwell who. The book as an art form artists books libguides at the. Sep 17, 2019 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. She said i began feeling guilty about cutting up the books but i had the. These minimasterpieces, which can take up to a month to complete, depict scenes from books which resonate. 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. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire. Su blackwell revives old book british female artist su blackwell, paper cutting and origami sculpture of a childhood fantasy from the book brought to reality things to make with. British artist su blackwell create intricate artwork from books, often within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. More of su blackwells enchanting book sculptures book. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. I was drawn to visual art where books are used as art in themselves, their primary function no longer a part of the equation.
Sus booksculptures are currently on display in london and manchester city art gallery until january. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a 3dimensional popup book. The interactive part will be in a separate booklet, containing templates and instructions showing you how to make some of the paper objects, which feature in the stories. 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 is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Su blackwell, nature in britain book sculpture, paper art, art. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx duration.
Su blackwell, the baron in the trees book sculpture. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. When i first came up with the idea for this blog series, i must admit i was motivated by the abstract. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. Paper cutouts artists books processoriented united kingdom and ireland.
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