Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. An artist and art director, she has participated in plenty of advertising campaigns and group exhibitions. 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. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. Shell spend months carefully slicing the paper to create impressive works of art. 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. Four brilliant book sculpture artists and their most. An illustrated art book by su blackwell february 18, 2019 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.
Culture lust is celebrating books this week and ive included artists who work with books as their source material. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. She turns books into incredible paper sculptures featuring birds, trees and dreamlike fantasies and the level of detail and imagination that goes into her creations is staggering. 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. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old books. Apr 10, 2012 book art, book folding, paper art, su blackwell i have loved book art ever since i first saw it in a friends apartment. I cut out specific words, or phrases, creating a deeper meaning in the work, if youre prepared to search for them. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. 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. She never uses first editions or rare books, but miss blackwell had to overcome an initial sense of guilt when cutting up the books. Not exclusively with paper an artist su expresses her creations bring entire castles trees and delicate sculptures written by su blackwell anre always been a play based off the story with paper people from the book art you8217ll find the bront is always interesting facts about su blackwell is a book sculptures su blackwell specialises in 3d.
Su blackwell the observer book of butterflies 2018 artsy. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Meet su blackwell, an artist and designer working predominantly within the realm of paper. Su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. 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. She makes intricate art works from everyday objects, transforming clothes and books into fantastical threedimensional forms. Learn more about su blackwells inspirations, art and creative process on her website and in the video below. She said i began feeling guilty about cutting up the books but i had the.
If you think her art is as lovely as i do, please go in and like it as well. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx duration. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper. Images in the form of butterflies and moths, birds, trees, castle buildings and people made as a thumbnail and larger size. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. Royal college of arts graduate su blackwell pushes the limits of paper by making magical and whimsical 3d images from vintage books. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our.
Bishop faculty fellow 2011, selected works, the center for book arts, new york, usa solo exhibition 2011 ghosts. Su blackwell book sculptures su blackwell, su blackwell on. Click the image to see more of her amazing work at her website. The artworks she creates are usually representations of her favorite chapters of the books. 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.
Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves. 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. Oct 28, 20 su blackwell graduated from the royal college of art in 2003. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Im su blackwell, an artist known for making delicate paper sculptures from pages of old books. Su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Friday links list 1 february 2019 january 26 2018 391 december 30 november 28 october 30. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. 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.
Sep 24, 2009 londonbased artist su blackwell creates elaborate and delicate book cut sculptures. Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Su blackwell creates book sculptures exploring the concept. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. You can really see the woodland influence in much of her work, and i can understand why. I carve into the books, they are the material i choose to make my art, but the stories they contain, also inspire the work. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. These books no one reads, but in terms of art, they are good. Oct 17, 2014 british artist su blackwell creates beautifully intricate paper models from old books. Born in sheffield, england, blackwell grew up spending a lot.
Not only has su exhibited her exquisite and delicate sculptures around the world, she has also illustrated books, designed fabric for liberty of london, created theatre set designs and turned her hand to artdirection. 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. It seems like a simple concept but there is much more to it than that. The official page of su blackwell, ukbased artist working predominantly but not exclusively with paper and old books to create intricate tableaux. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate. Su blackwell is a british artist who creates her fairytale sculptures after reading the books she scalpels. Su blackwell is a uk based artist who creates book cut sculptures. Su blackwells amazing book art it speaks for itself. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. We have been producing superb writing journals for twenty years.
Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. The pieces she creates are mesmerizingly fragile and ephemeral, giving the impression that the more you look, the more you discover. Book art su blackwell writers write offers the best writing courses in south africa.
Su blackwell book sculptures for sale lorenzo sculptures. This monograph contains an interview with the artist and. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. 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 book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by.
Its a cheap and interesting way of decorating, and i love using old books that would have no real purpose otherwise. She only uses pages from the book to create the sculptural piece. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Su blackwells tiny tableaux have been described as worlds of magical realism, imagined landscapes and scenes that, on the surface, seem possible but that, on closer study, are seen to be made of magic. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. 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. Royal college of art s graduate su blackwell pushes the limits of paper by making magical and whimsical 3d images from vintage books. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages.
Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. We are book people, and we believe that the written word matters and that our blank books have a critical role to play in the art and continued. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. The gallery is esteemed for its visually stunning contemporary works and are committed to the artistic vision of each individual artist. Not only has su exhibited her exquisite and delicate sculptures around the world, she has also illustrated books, designed fabric for liberty of london, created theatre set designs and turned her hand to art direction. Born in sheffield, england in 1975, su blackwell grew up frolicking in the nearby woods and designing fantastic stories to vent her wild imagination. Su blackwell is an artist with astonishing skills, who is able to transform everyday objects like clothes and books into intricate threedimensional artworks. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Dec 14, 2010 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. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. Su blackwell is an artist and artdirector working predominantly within the realm of paper and old books. Su blackwell book sculptures is the first monograph cataloging the artists work from 2006 20.