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. Book sculptures by su blackwell art, crafts, design. 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. 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. Art popup book artilove afbeeldingsresultaat voor pop up boeken. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Explore a plethora of paper dolls in all shapes and sizes, including paper dolls that are stamped to perfection. Cut paper from a 1907 book written and illustrated by botanist harriet isabel adams.
The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. Su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. The studio comprises of su director and her assistant emma. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. Folded book art paper book book folding paper art altered book art book sculpture book projects handmade books. The book as an art form artists books libguides at the. It is going to be a special book, and owning or even. Friday links list 1 february 2019 january 26 2018 391.
Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. These anonymous works appeared unannounced over the course of 9 months. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar.
While artists books can take many forms, there are a few elements that are common across the practice. Su is also represented by long and ryle gallery, london. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. The great gift of literature is its ability to make incredible scenes spring up from the barren blackandwhite landscape of. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. Art popup book art ilove afbeeldingsresultaat voor pop up boeken alberto parise and giovanni pasini have created this very detailed sculpture completely constructed out of 30 different colors and types of paper, sponsored by polyhedra, that measures two and a half metres wide and took one month to construct. The sculptor constructs physical representation of textual narrative, making her pieces like. Su blackwell is quite at ease with the limited life expectancy of her work. Paper art campaign for british airways by su blackwell diy and crafts 2019.
Bishop faculty fellow 2011, selected works, the center for book arts, new york, usa solo exhibition 2011 ghosts. 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. Paper sculpture art book sculptures by a british artist su blackwell. An artist and art director, she has participated in plenty of advertising campaigns and group exhibitions. Su blackwell livre sculpte, art altere et deco bibliotheque. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. 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. If you have an appreciation of art, craft and stories, then this book will appeal to you. Creative paper craft ideas, amazing paper art by su blackwell.
Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. As well as these fantastical pieces of book art, blackwell has completed a number of commercial projects, as part of spreads for wellknown clients like oprah magazine and the british airways. Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale. Apr 21, 2020 su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. The fact that she spends hours crafting materials that wont last very long does not bother her. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. These stunning book art pieces prove that novels, encyclopedias and other readable materials can be artful, not just from the words written inside of them. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book.
Reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Stepping out of the page, su blackwell book art sculptures. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Feb 17, 2009 uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work. Su blackwell images paper art, art, book sculpture. Anthropologie will be hosting a new exhibition of su blackwell s enchanting paper sculptures at the gallery at 9 kings road. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising work. Su has fullscale projects in which you can participate to sit on the bench at the table, go to the house and enjoy the beautiful garden.
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. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our. In her young career, sue blackwell has designed dozens of book sculptures, magazine spreads, installation pieces, and commercial projects, including the set design for a play based off the hans christian andersen story, the snow queen. Su blackwell editorial for life and arts magazine, financial times 2012.
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. Stem projects science projects kirigami pop book pop up books electronic paper libros popup tunnel book e textiles. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books.
We will be looking at the work of an artist who anonymously gave their work to a library in edinburgh, scotland. New picture books novel academic educational out of print full list coloring pages. Creation art altered book art book sculpture paper sculptures up book paper book paper paper book folding crafts everyday we encounter paper and its products. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 6 of 7. A collage of su blackwells altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Su blackwells fairy tale book sculptures with images book. 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. Since then her exquisite work has been on display in galleries and museums all over the world and she has turned her hand to art direction for commercials for clients such as crabtree and evelyn, nicole farhi, volvo and british airways. Even though some books are sacrificed in the process, blackwells book art creations are more beautiful than they are destructive. Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. Uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work.
Friday links list 1 february 2019 january 26 2018 391 december 30. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. See more ideas about paper art, paper sculpture, book sculpture. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Photo from wonderful photos she started out by cutting out characters from old books and creating dioramas. The fairytale princess by su blackwell in 2020 paper art. In 2011 su set up her own business to work on a variety of projects, commissions and collaborations. 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. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old books british su. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Aug 12, 2011 remember su blackwells artistic books. The book collector, 2018 more images the bronte parsonage, from the literary houses series, 2017 more images daphne du mauriers house, from the literary houses series, 2017 more images. Feb 7, 2016 modern paper art by su blackwell is a creative blend of the traditional craft and contemporary ideas, creating amazing home decorations and unique gifts. Itd be great on a wall in a series with several representations of fairy tales.
I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. Little red riding hood book cut sculpture by su blackwell, quit my job and make beautiful dioramas. 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, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes book sculptures and installations out of secondhand books. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to. Understanding a book as an artwork invites a reflection on the properties of the book form itself. The book as an art form artists books libguides at. Clients include waitrose, ft weekend, intelligent life magazine and bbh agency, london. 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. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Dec 26, 2017 su blackwell british, 1975, wild flowers of the british isles, 20. 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. Sus booksculptures are currently on display in london and manchester city art gallery until january british female artist su blackwell, paper cutting and origami sculpture of a childhood fantasy from the book brought to reality. The growing popularity of ebooks has some people wondering if traditional paper books will become obsolete entirely, but these book art projects prove that they are suited to plenty of other purposes as well.
It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. I say hurray to projects like this one, and long life to paper. Jan 08, 2020 su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. With a few snips here, and a few snips there, london based artistart director su blackwell turns ordinary books into stunning paper sculptures, bringing birds. 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. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising. Su blackwells charming paper sculptures transform books into fantastical threedimensional forms. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire.
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