Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. Dettmers work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books maps, encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, and any other sort of literature that he can turn into an interesting piece of art. Continuing that theme, heres a ted talk from artist brian dettmer, who painstakingly carves old books into. A preface by pioneering artist brian dettmer and an introduction by design critic alyson kuhn round out the collection. Artist turns old books into sculptures art and design the guardian. Haein song book art, folded book art, book sculpture. The gallery kindly sent a few sneak peeks at the new work. He has a show opening april 3 at chicagos packer schopf gallery. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old books. American artist brian dettmer rescues trashed books headed for the landfill and creates unbelievable paper sculptures. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. The incredible book carvings of brian dettmer man made diy.
Artist brian dettmer repurposes old books and media, using an exacto knife to create gorgeous narrative sculptures. Artist takes old books and gives them new life as intricate. His name is brian dettmer, and he creates wickedly awesome sculptures out of old books. Americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. Buy online, view images and see past prices for brian dettmer, contemporary carved book sculpture. Book sculptures by julya hajnoczky source red lips source book. With the precision of a brain surgeon, he teases books into something else, graphic statements of an expressionist talent that is truly awesome. Mar 26, 2012 a conversation with book sculptor brian dettmer jennifer paull mar 26, 2012 artist brian dettmer approaches books with knives, tweezers, and bladesharp ideas about the meanings of media and information.
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Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is relocated. The book as art illustrated books unique book bindings. Brian dettmer is an atlantabased artist who works in the medium of altered books. Folded world atlas altered books 2010 book sculpture. As is the case with other artists working with books as their material of choice, dettmer uses his art, in part, as a commentary on the waning physical form of the information age.
Old books reborn as art takes outdated reference materials such as textbooks and encyclopedias. Presented in an unusual, tactile package with an exposed spine, this is an essential. Patrick rothfuss, the name of the wind book sculpture, by brian dettmer book sculpture, by brian dettmer cool, but make me think of tearing out all the paper, using wood spacers on the edges to make a set of small shelves. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, altered. Brian dettmer is an artist that focuses on books, mainly out of date encyclopedias, medical logs, illustration books or dictionaries. Amazon delivery driver urinates on shocked home owners fence. What i love about brian dettmers book crafts is that his pieces pay homage to what was originally inside the book. Intricate book art carvings by brian dettmer book sculpture. To create new art, brian dettmer trashes old books. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed kindle edition by kuhn, alyson, dettmer, brian, heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian. Presented in an unusual, tactile package with an exposed spine, this is an essential addition to the libraries of book lovers and art aficionados. American artist brian dettmer carves amazing sculptures from discarded books. We have a wide variety of illustrated books with unique bindings, handmade by artists, which focus on the book as art as well as unique book sculptures. Altered books by brian dettmer art decoration design.
This offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other. Sculptor brian dettmer who can turn a book into an astonishing. My next step is to set the form and seal the pages so that the book. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries, museums, and art centers and has gained international acclaim through internet bloggers and traditional media. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer cuts into old books with xacto knives and turns them into remixed works of art. I love the dimensions of this tower of books photo of book sculpture by brian dettmer an artists canvas can be anything he or she desires in order to produce an intended effect.
Book sculpture is a form of sculpturing art made with books. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into intricate and beautiful sculptures. Via boingboing, check out brian dettmer s awesome sculptures. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by brian dettmer. The end results are fascinating sculptures that are giving a new vibe to the original book. Brian dettmer is an american artist who takes old books and turns them into beautiful works of art by cutting away selected parts to reveal layered images and. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. Franklin books offer the book as art books on our website and in our oldwick gallery in oldwick, new jersey. Any time that we share old book crafts, we get at least a couple of comments from folks calling shenanigans.
Sep 12, 2009 americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. Patrick rothfuss, the name of the wind book sculpture, by brian dettmer book sculpture, by brian dettmer cool, but. As far as i can tell, he takes a scalpel to a book, or books, and carves away all. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer book art by brian dettmer using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Book sculpture art by brian dettmer one of my favourite book sculptures. Brian dettmers narrative sculptures from old books inhabitat. Sep 06, 2015 brian dettmer a decade of book sculpture. What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. The definitive guide to the emerging art form, art made from books showcases groundbreaking work by todays best practitioners, from su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes. Sep 25, 2014 the photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing. May 15, 2012 originally from chicago, artist brian dettmer, who creates innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media, currently resides in atlanta.
His works have been exhibited internationally in institutions including the museum of arts and design mad, ny. Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Brian dettmer book sculptor 0 0 recently i took a trip to the fullerton public library to check out a small exhibition of work by an artist that ive been semiobsessed with for a while now. Fortunately, dettmers booksculptures resonate as individual beacons to a past medium we should never ever discard. Continuing that theme, heres a ted talk from artist brian dettmer, who painstakingly carves old books into amazing sculptures. Feb 28, 2011 using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Artist brian dettmer from new york sculptured a set of vintage. Brian dettmer is one of the leading artists working with the book today. Brian dettmer, complete antique 12 amazing works of art made from books see more. Brian dettmer creates incredible book art by carving one page at a time using knives. My next step is to set the form and seal the pages so that the book is a sold material that can only be opened or revealed with a knife through the face. Brian dettmer is known for his artwork that involves the alteration of information media. The photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing.
Dettmer creates book sculptures, something new to me. Old books carved into intricate narrative sculptures by brian. Reserved alice in wonderland book sculpture altered. Fascinating is that he usually begins the carving on arbitrary pages in. I always begin with a book that i know will work for the ideas i have. The 36yearold atlanta based artist has carved dozens of intricate sculptures.
We have a wide variety of illustrated books with unique bindings, handmade by artists, which focus on the book. Old books carved into intricate narrative sculptures by. Image detail for repurposing books recycle art carving sculpture turning old books into. Brian dettmers beautiful book art if youre one of those book lovers who hates to see a spine cracked or a page dogeared, you might find artist brian dettmer s work a bit unsettling. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into intricate and beautiful. Click to enlarge originally from chicago, artist brian dettmer, who creates innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media, currently resides in atlanta. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. This offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other promotional codes, used towards gift cards, or redeemed for cash. Check out his ted talk about what he does and why he does it crafting with old books is controversial in the upcycling world. Turning old books into fantastic art artwebsitecreat.
We were intrigued by brians work and after a closer look, we were. As far as i can tell, he takes a scalpel to a book, or books, and carves away all but what he wants to remain. The incredible book carvings of brian dettmer man made. I had a big rush of people wanting to ship sets of encyclopedias to me. Compressed books sculptures by jonathan callan book. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stacked book sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. Patrick rothfuss, the name of the wind book sculpture, by brian dettmer book sculpture, by brian dettmer cool, but make me think of tearing out all the paper, using. Mar 20, 2009 book sculptures by brian dettmer becky stern making and sharing are her two biggest passions, and shes created hundreds of free online diy tutorials and videos, mostly about technology and its intersection with crafts. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview, much appreciated. Crafting with old books is controversial in the upcycling world.
Thanks to our friends at mental floss for linking us to artist brian dettmers very cool book art. I first discovered dettmer on an art blog about a year ago, and i fell in love. Its like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Brian dettmer turns books into sculptural pieces sfgate. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. As far as being a professional artist, i finished school in 1997 and for almost ten. In this post, we collected 20 book sculptures for your inspiration. He is noted for his alteration of preexisting mediasuch as old books, maps, record albums, and cassette tapesto create new, transformed works of visual fine art. Delicate requirements, 2009, altered books destiny far. Book sculptures by brian dettmer becky stern making and sharing are her two biggest passions, and shes created hundreds of free online diy tutorials and videos, mostly about technology. Paper book paper art brian dettmer book art artists book laser tag instalation art book sculpture paper sculptures.
The renwick gallery of the smithsonian institute, dc. Originally from chicago and now living and working in atlanta, brian dettmer is known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. The artist seeks to offer the entities a new meaning and function in the world, they are reduced to symbols in a blank paper sheet written by dettmer that will set new ideas and relationships with the apparent materiality. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer.
A conversation with brian dettmer by helena celdran brian dettmer. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Book art by brian dettmer using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Artist brian dettmer is using old books to create beautiful art. Feb, 2015 to create new art, brian dettmer trashes old books. He takes old textbooks on natural history, medicine and engineering, and transforms them into these amazing pieces a steampunk book. Old books reborn as art takes outdated reference materials such as textbooks and encyclopedias, seals them with varnish, then carves away at their pages with an xacto knife. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. Free shipping guarantee question lost your password. Atlantabased artist brian dettmer creates marvelous sculptures by performing surgery on books. Brian dettmer s beautiful book art if youre one of those book lovers who hates to see a spine cracked or a page dogeared, you might find artist brian dettmer s work a bit unsettling. A large body of his current work is created by altering vintage books and assembling sets of books into intricate and innovative sculptures.
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