The incredible book carvings of brian dettmer man made diy. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. Dettmer treats his book sculptures like archaeological sites by excavating forms and uncovering hidden meanings. 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. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. 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. Book, paper, scissors at deeplinking another 10 artistic uses of ordinary things listverse bsl 098 brian dettmer brian dettmer is an artist whose work consists in altering existing media, such as books, audio tapes etc. Amazing book art book sculpture, book art, altered book art. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer book art carved with surgical tools. Naperville native brian dettmer, the book surgeon, will lecture and exhibit his sculptures carved from books at aurora university feb. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new. I like the ship one most book art sculptures, book. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books. Photographic print of a ship book sculpture print size 12x8 mounted size 16x12.
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. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning. Brian dettmer uses surgical tools to carve one page at a time. 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. Brian dettmers website team darwin the art of creating. Last weeks video was a meditation on letterpress printing and the book as a physical object. 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. Book sculpture prague that is apparently shaped like a vagina. Atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books.
Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. He alters preexisting materials by selectively removing and manipulating elements as a way to allow new interpretations and ideas to emerge. Behold a similar approach courtesy of my pal siri who told me about alexander korzerrobinson and his sculptural collages made from antiquarian books. Some amazing book sculptures by artist brian dettmer. A preface by pioneering artist brian dettmer and an introduction by design critic alyson kuhn round out the collection. Known for his detailed and innovative sculptures using both books and other forms of antiquated media such as cassette tapes, his work has been exhibited internationally. Continuing that theme, heres a ted talk from artist brian dettmer, who painstakingly carves old books into amazing sculptures. Sus booksculptures are currently on display in london and manchester city art gallery until january 20. The mike stilkey book sculptures have a novel design. Brian dettmer book sculptures the brooklyn refinery.
Delicate requirements, 2009, altered books destiny far quick fall remaining, 2009, altered e book home of tongues, 2010, altered guide science within the twentieth century, 2009, altered guide compiled upon a new plan, 2010, altered books the story of man, 2010. With the precision of a brain surgeon, he teases books into something else, graphic statements of an expressionist talent that is truly awesome. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old books. The brian dettmer book sculptures are mindbogglingly good. Fascinating book and paper art by brian dettmer pictures. Remember brian dettmer and his amazing book sculptures. If youre a fan of book art, you probably know the works of brian dettmer.
Book sculptures by julya hajnoczky source red lips source book sculptures by liz hamman source book sculptures by kelly. Book sculpture is a form of sculpturing art made with books. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books cbs news. Brian dettmer is known for his artwork that involves the alteration of information media. Pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown alters old books and gives them a second life by making beautiful sculptures out of their pages. Artist brian dettmer alters books to create sculpture, and he explains his process in his statement. A large body of his current work is created by altering vintage books and assembling sets of books into intricate and innovative sculptures.
He is noted for his alteration of preexisting media such as old books, maps, record albums, and cassette tapes to create transformed works of visual fine art. Dettmer, of new york city, uses knives, tweezers, surgical. 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. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. I cut into the surface of the book and dissect through it from the front.
Sep 25, 2014 the photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing. American artist brian dettmer rescues trashed books headed for the landfill and creates unbelievable paper sculptures. Oct 14, 2016 explore amazing book carvings, 3d book installations, and book towers created by brian dettmer. Based in new york, he is one of the most influential artists working with books and paper. Brian dettmer carefully dissects books into these lovely sculptures that reveal their inner relationships. The paper is cut in a way that reveals unusal connections between words and images, otherwise, pages apart. See more ideas about art, brian dettmer and book sculpture. Atlantabased artist brian dettmer, however, chisels his art from books. These beautiful 3d sculptures of paper take a whole new look at the idea of a popup book. Book sculptor s work on permanent display at aurora. Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thoughtprovoking works of art. Brian dettmer carved book art, you have to check out this link, amazing.
His works are focused on the changing of information from physical form to digital one the richness and depth of the book is universally respected yet often undiscovered as the monopoly of the form and relevance of the information. Artist brian dettmer answers your questions youtube. Jul 19, 2011 artist brian dettmer in an exclusive interview with blaze reporter zaheer cassim, answered questions posed by blaze viewers. Then, with the precision of a surgeon, using scalpels and hundreds of xacto blades, he alters the preexisting. I think this is one of the simplest works ive seen by brian dettmer, but thats probably due to the linear nature of written music. He looks for text and pictures to save, and cuts away the rest. Dettmers book sculptures can feel like a prophecy of doom the end of literacy.
He first determines the presentation, engineering and construction of his altered book or books. In this work i begin with an existing book and seal its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. Book, paper, scissors at deeplinking another 10 artistic uses of ordinary things listverse bsl 098 brian dettmer brian dettmer is an artist whose work consists in altering existing media. Book surgeon creates unbelievable book art sculptures shared via slingpic 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 these books say so much more than the literal word. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview, much appreciated. He carves art out of encyclopedias, medical journals etc. Dettmers work has been exhibited internationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries, museums and art centers including the smothsonaian d. Feb 06, 2015 what do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age.
See more ideas about brian dettmer, book sculpture and book art. Brian dettmer world books 2009 altered set of encyclopedias 19 x 32 x 10 image courtesy of the artist and packer schopf. After carefully selecting the source and subject for his investigations, dettmer determines the architecture of construction and aesthetics of presentation for his. I think that using so many old books for sculptures that dont turn out as well as. Sep 12, 2009 americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40.
Some readers complained that they abhor the idea of cutting up books, no matter what value the book might still have or whats printed inside. Worlds most creative book art images brian dettmer carves parts out of individual pages in books, creating layers that. The book surgeon brian dettmer, is an artist that creates absolutely incredible pieces of art by carving individual pages of old books mainly out of date dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Brian dettmer turns books into sculptural pieces sfgate. He uses a takeaway process, using a skilled and patient editing artfulness, digging through layers of a books pages. Altered books by brian dettmer art decoration design.
Brian dettmer currently resides in atlanta, georgia. I think this is one of the simplest works ive seen by brian dettmer, but thats probably due. Fortunately, dettmers booksculptures resonate as individual beacons to a past medium we should never ever discard. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny.
I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Jan 27, 2014 delta, pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown not only reads books but also brings life to stories with these unique book sculptures. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by brian dettmer. Brian dettmer sifts through stacks of old books to uncover the perfect source and subject for his sculptural examinations. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries, museums, and art centers and has gained international acclaim through internet bloggers and traditional media. Some amazing book sculptures by artist brian dettmer dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Brian dettmer is a new yorkbased artist known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. Brian dettmer full set of funk 2009 altered set of encyclopedias x x image courtesy of the artist and packer schopf. Lot 2x wwii us navy blue jackets manual prayor book illustrated hardback books. Brian dettmer book sculptures book sculpture, book art. Amazing book sculpture brian dettmer, what a great idea for an old dictionary book sculpture scares me a little but i love to look at it.
Dettmers booksculptures profound in meaning and impact. 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. Brian dettmer carefully selects and sifts through stacks of old books to uncover the perfect source and subject for his cultural archaeological explorations and sculptural possibilities. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stacked book sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. In this post, we collected 20 book sculptures for your inspiration. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books youtube. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio. Artist remakes famous books into art masterpieces book. Dettmer s 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. The sculpted books of american artist brian dettmer are beautiful and, at the same time, provocative.
Book art carvings by brian dettmer brian dettmer born naperville, il is a new yorkbased artist known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. Book autopsies brian dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered threedimensional sculptures. The artist calls himself the book surgeon because he uses knives, tweezers, and surgical tools to carve the art works out of old medical journals, illustration books, dictionaries, map books and encyclopedias. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. The book surgeon pieces my modern metropolis the work of brian dettmer the book surgeon. A conversation with book sculptor brian dettmer jennifer paull mar 26, 2012 artist brian dettmer approaches books with knives, tweezers, and blade. Brian dettmer, world books brian dettmer world books. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures.
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