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