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. I love how each threedimensional piece so beautifully captures the book. Su blackwells book sculptures book sculpture, altered book art. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. Her pieces are currently on display at the djanogly art gallery in nottingham, engla. This lighted paper house in a landscape of text has all the feels. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. Su blackwell of london, uk, creates the inner world of a book, often famous novels or fairy tales, in intense threedimensional detail. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Su blackwell graduated from the royal college of art in 2003. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar.
British artist su blackwell, known for her literaryinspired paper sculptures, answered a few questions about her process. I find it inspirational how she makes books come to life. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Shell spend months carefully slicing the paper to create impressive works of art. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. 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 the hands of uk based artist su blackwell.
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. However, book is so much more than pages full of words. Create your own unique design, and craft a collection of personalised cards to send out this christmas. Portfolio book cut sculpture by su blackwell a round up of 24 altered books, folded books, and paper sculptures made from books includes this altered book sculpture commissioned by fairmont hotel, abu dhabi, 20 portfolio book cut sculpture altered book sculpture of the sheikh zayed grande mosque in intricate detail by su blackwell. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. This work, a guide to edensor, derbyshire, shows how intricate her art can be. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Su blackwell is a wonderfully imaginative artist who works in paper. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. Blackwell uk, also known as blackwell s and blackwell group, is a british academic book retailer and library supply service. Feb 17, 2009 uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work. The firm now has a chain of 45 shops, and an accounts and library supply service. Anne of green gables artfolds classic editionshardcover.
Su blackwell book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by. See more ideas about book art, altered books and book crafts. Folded book art book folding paper folding shark books book crafts paper crafts libros popup. See more ideas about book art, book folding and book sculpture. More of su blackwells enchanting book sculptures book sculpture. The fairytale princess by su blackwell in 2020 paper art. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. Some artists, such as claire brewster and loui jover, cleverly transform individual pages into intricate cutouts or. Jan 06, 2016 the set folds out easily into the base for your theatre, and each of the components is made of sturdy cardboard, with a rather unique art style making things look like theyre made out of classic snippets of fairy tale books themselves.
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. K is an artist working predominantly within the realm of paper. Su blackwell the book of the lost, 2011 portfolio book cut sculpture words fly out of a book in this book cut sculpture by su blackwell this post of the book art is awesome series covers those artists who are creating works of art that fly right off the page, leaving the book behind. Alice in wonderland book sculpture by su blackwell paper book, paper art. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about folded book art. A good friend with excellent taste recently introduced me to the awesome paper cutting art of su blackwell. She carefully folds each page to create amazing 3d works, like a popup book for grownups.
I was happy to come upon her new blog su blackwell studio earlier this week. Happily ever after heart with rose book folding pattern. It was founded in 1879 by benjamin henry blackwell, after whom the chain is named, in oxford on broad street. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Londonbased artist su blackwell, an avid reader, draws. Artist luciana frigerio makes custom book art that turns the pages of an old hardcover into personal messages, like a monogram or inspirational phrase. Uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a popup book. Royal college of art s graduate su blackwell pushes the limits of paper by making magical and whimsical 3d images from vintage books. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 6 of 7. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Into the unknown book art sculpture by malena valcarcel via book riot click through.
Feb, 2014 i have previously written about books being used to create other forms of art, like kathy ross book sculptures. Inspired by vintage books, blackwell creates entire landscapes from the pages of old dictionaries and school texts. Parts of the book this is the first lesson in a book folding course the course has 7 bitsize lessons to take you through the whole process of folding a book. Su blackwell crafting intricate scenes with only a few carefully cut and folded book pages, su blackwell converts laid off texts into the material for new storytelling styles. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. Jul 07, 2014 su blackwell of london, uk, creates the inner world of a book, often famous novels or fairy tales, in intense threedimensional detail.
A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Su blackwell the observer book of butterflies 2018 artsy. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. 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. If paper art typically catches your eye, then you may already be familiar with su blackwell, a creator of marvelous altered book sculptures. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. 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.
Sculptures inspired by fairy tales by su blackwell paper book, folded book art. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. Set design for the snow queen, rose theatre, kingston, 2011 set design for the snow queen, rose theatre, kingston, 2011 nicole farhi, london, christmas windows, 2010. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. Nov 14, 20 su blackwell is a very talented paper artist whose amazing sculptures were featured earlier on my blog, here. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx youtube. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy.
Some artists, such as claire brewster and loui jover, cleverly transform individual pages into intricate cutouts or creative canvases. 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. British artist su blackwell, known for her literaryinspired paper sculptures, answered a few. I love this little alice in wonderland tea party sculpture, mainly because this novel by lewis carol is my favorite childhood story and i have a 101 year old copy of the book. This work, a guide to edensor, derbyshire, shows how intricate her art. The traditional book might be threatened by the advent of e books but there are some uses for books that the digital equivalent cant compete. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. Folded book art starters kit create your own folded book art perfect christmas gift for crafters gift for crafty person bookfoldingpattern4u. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column.
Art museum the tree branches here create a beautiful movement within the piece, and the contrast between them and the form they create around background is eyecatching. 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. See more ideas about book art, book folding and folded book art. British artist su blackwell creates beautifully intricate paper models from old books. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Mar 17, 2015 readers and art lovers alike are about to fall in love again with charlotte brontes jane eyre, the gripping story of janes growth from young orphan to a woman in love. The artwork featured is an example of one of su blackwell s stunning book art pieces. She creates tranquil unique landscapes from cutting up pages of old books. Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. Reminiscent of popup books, blackwell literally uses the subject of each book to make her own sculptural version.
Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Su blackwell wild flowers, 2006 book sculpture made of cutout images from old books. Su blackwell is another artist who works with paper from old books in order to create beautiful, original book sculptures. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Absolutely wonderful artistry of su blackwell, book cut sculpture. Lots of fine cutting, folding, and shaping added up to one impressive sculpture. 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 blackwells book sculptures art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to. 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.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. This book sculpture fro me really captures the melancholy in this part of the tale, sent away from home where the light is burning. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. She makes intricate art works from everyday objects, transforming clothes and books into fantastical threedimensional forms. The entire book is included inside this artfolds edition, which folds into a memorable sculpture displaying the word read. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Jun 9, 2018 everyday we encounter paper and its products. Su blackwell revives old book book sculpture, by su blackwell. She never uses first editions or rare books, but miss blackwell had to overcome an initial sense of guilt when cutting up the books. In this collection of art made out of books, we explore the ways in which artists cleverly. Magic forest book sculpture by malena valcarcel, via behance folded book art, paper book. The power of the fold in the context of the book itself.
The gallery is esteemed for its visually stunning contemporary works and are committed to the artistic vision of each individual artist. Little red riding hood detail 2010 by su blackwell. Get ebooks folded book art made easy on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Book sculptures by su blackwellsu blackwell born 1975 in sheffield u. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. 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 paper art sculptures of su blackwell art from old bird watching journals british artist su blackwell skillfully snips and cuts until the pages of those old bird watching journals, and forgotten fairytales become stunningly delicate, sculptural pieces of art.
She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. Su blackwell book sculpture, paper art, sculpture art. Come and learn the art of paper cutting, and make a 3d concertina christmas card, that folds into an envelope. She graduated from the royal college of art in 2003 and makes. Creating three dimensional worlds from out of the context of the printed page. Su blackwell makes amazing book sculptures, made by cutting three dimensional popup sculptures out of the pages of books. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. A textiles graduate from the prestigious royal college of art in london, su now works from her own studio at the south of the capital. Ive noticed that a recent trend among paper cut art is book sculptures but su blackwells bookcut sculptures far exceed most that ive seen.
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