Paper sculpture art book sculptures by a british artist su blackwell. The studio comprises of su director and her assistant emma. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. 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.
Understanding a book as an artwork invites a reflection on the properties of the book form itself. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. Su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper.
Into the dark woods invites you on an enchanting journey through fairy tale. The fairytale princess by su blackwell in 2020 paper art. Bishop faculty fellow 2011, selected works, the center for book arts, new york, usa solo exhibition 2011 ghosts. Book sculptures by su blackwell art, crafts, design. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising. Stepping out of the page, su blackwell book art sculptures. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 6 of 7.
While artists books can take many forms, there are a few elements that are common across the practice. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising work. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Su is also represented by long and ryle gallery, london. The book as an art form artists books libguides at. 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. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. Uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work.
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 blackwells charming paper sculptures transform books into fantastical threedimensional forms. We are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our. 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. 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. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Su blackwell revives old book wild swans by su blackwell. Feb 17, 2009 uk artist su blackwell has sent in images of her work. 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. Reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. The sculptor constructs physical representation of textual narrative, making her pieces like.
She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell. See more ideas about paper art, paper sculpture, book sculpture. New picture books novel academic educational out of print full list coloring pages. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. I say hurray to projects like this one, and long life to paper.
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. 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. Clients include waitrose, ft weekend, intelligent life magazine and bbh agency, london. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. 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. Stem projects science projects kirigami pop book pop up books electronic paper libros popup tunnel book e textiles. Itd be great on a wall in a series with several representations of fairy tales. Dec 26, 2017 su blackwell british, 1975, wild flowers of the british isles, 20. Art of su blackwell aimed at revitalizing the sacrament of miniature threedimensional world consisting of old books. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. 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 will be looking at the work of an artist who anonymously gave their work to a library in edinburgh, scotland. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old books british su. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project.
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. In the latest issue of somerset studio, su blackwell shares her enchanting book sculptures, and cheryl dossy takes minimalism to a new level. 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 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. The book as an art form artists books libguides at the. The great gift of literature is its ability to make incredible scenes spring up from the barren blackandwhite landscape of. Explore a plethora of paper dolls in all shapes and sizes, including paper dolls that are stamped to perfection. 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. Su blackwell livre sculpte, art altere et deco bibliotheque. Little red riding hood book cut sculpture by su blackwell, quit my job and make beautiful dioramas.
Friday links list 1 february 2019 january 26 2018 391 december 30. 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. I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. An artist and art director, she has participated in plenty of advertising campaigns and group exhibitions. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Apr 21, 2020 su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Su blackwell, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes book sculptures and installations out of secondhand books. 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. 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. Since then her exquisite work has been on display in galleries and museums all over the world and she has turned her hand to artdirection for commercials for clients such as crabtree and evelyn, nicole farhi, volvo and british airways. Su blackwell editorial for life and arts magazine, financial times 2012. In 2011 su set up her own business to work on a variety of projects, commissions and collaborations. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Jan 08, 2020 su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves.
Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. 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. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. 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. We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. Su blackwell is quite at ease with the limited life expectancy of her work. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to. A collage of su blackwells altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. 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. Su blackwell british, 1975, wild flowers of the british isles, 20. 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. Cut paper from a 1907 book written and illustrated by botanist harriet isabel adams.
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 british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. As a writer and image editor for bored panda, giedre crafts posts on many different. Folded book art paper book book folding paper art altered book art book sculpture book projects handmade books. Paper art campaign for british airways by su blackwell diy and crafts 2019. Su blackwells clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. 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. These anonymous works appeared unannounced over the course of 9 months. 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. It is going to be a special book, and owning or even. Photo from wonderful photos she started out by cutting out characters from old books and creating dioramas. The fact that she spends hours crafting materials that wont last very long does not bother her.
Su blackwell images paper art, art, book sculpture. Aug 12, 2011 remember su blackwells artistic books. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages. Su blackwell is an artist working predominantly within the realm of paper. Friday links list 1 february 2019 january 26 2018 391. Anthropologie will be hosting a new exhibition of su blackwell s enchanting paper sculptures at the gallery at 9 kings road.
The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. 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. Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. Dec 16, 20 even though some books are sacrificed in the process, blackwell s book art creations are more beautiful than they are destructive. If you have an appreciation of art, craft and stories, then this book will appeal to you. Su blackwells fairy tale book sculptures with images book. Creative paper craft ideas, amazing paper art by su blackwell. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. Even though some books are sacrificed in the process, blackwells book art creations are more beautiful than they are destructive. 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. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. 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.