I interviewed artist su blackwell, who creates her delicate, intricate dreamscapes out of paper su says of her artwork, i often work within the realm of fairytales and folklore. Blackwell s booksellers are renowned for their expertise, depth of knowledge and love of books, a tradition which has been maintained since the first blackwell shop opened its doors in 1879. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery. Su blackwell makes amazing book sculptures, made by cutting three dimensional popup sculptures out of the pages of books. Nov 30, 2012 scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures. The beautiful photographs convey the delicacy of blackwells works. Blackwell uk, also known as blackwell s and blackwell group, is a british academic book retailer and library supply service. I began making a series of book sculptures, cuttingout images from old books to create threedimensional dioramas, and displaying them inside wooden boxes.
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. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. Not really sure what this is for, but it is a beautiful and whimsical photo. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects. Su blackwell book sculptures is the first monograph cataloging the artists work from 2006 20. Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by. Su finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt. Pop to the tea room for homebaked treats, find exclusive gifts in the craft shop and see website for activities available for families and adults at blackwell, the. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Su blackwell book sculpture, paper art, sculpture art. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Dreamy christmas recycled paper art by su blackwell. The most beautiful house in the lakes blackwell, the arts.
Su blackwell creates book sculptures exploring the concept. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell. Aug 19, 2008 traditionally, books and sculptures are thought of as different fields within the general category of art. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell 5th march 2015 by cass art today is world book day. Working across mediums, josh blackwell creates art objects and installations that explore and challenge the purpose and use of everyday, disposable items. Blackwell works with her scalpel to take ordinary tomes and transforms them into expressions and relationships of space. Uk artist su blackwell blends the two in 3d works that are both literature and sculpture. Buy su blackwell book sculptures by su blackwell isbn. Jeffrey stoner when i was young our familys camera was only used for special occasions. All of the works explore dwelling as an imaginative space. Su blackwell, jungle book, 330mm w x 280mm h x 240mm d, paper, book, lights, paper sculpture in glass and wood box.
May 04, 2006 today blackwell s has been trading for over years from its worldfamous flagship store on broad street in oxford. Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk. The magical world of book sculptor su blackwell objects not. Many of her book sculptures are inspired by the time she spent playing in the woods as a child, and she creates tranquil landscapes from the pages of fairy tales and written folklore. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate. She creates tranquil unique landscapes from cutting up pages of old books. Filters 2 browse our wideranging selection of over 4,160 original nature sculptures by artists working in a variety of mediums. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. The most beautiful house in the lakes blackwell, the. Shop for blackwell art from the worlds greatest living artists. This fantastic selling exhibition of contemporary craft was curated by sarah griffin and organized by sothebys at chatsworth house in derbyshire, uk through december 23, 20. Look up his name in the phone book at laurens apartment and then have her call him. Exhighland park emergency manager art blackwell sentenced.
British artist su blackwell works predominantly within the realm of paper. Altered book artist su blackwell june 05, 2014 if paper art typically catches your eye, then you may already be familiar with su blackwell, a creator of marvelous altered book sculptures. Using characteristically bold hues and textured surfaces, he constructs a careful critique of the twodimensional boundaries of painting in paper sweaters 2011. Su blackwell is an artist and working predominantly within the realm of paper. 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 transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. Join facebook to connect with tom blackwell and others you may know. Sculptures lee blackwell copper fountains and metal. Reminiscent of popup books, blackwell literally uses the subject of each book to make her own sculptural version. Explore a plethora of paper dolls in all shapes and sizes, including paper dolls that are stamped to perfection. In plastic bag as humble present 2012, discarded bags are reclaimed and. In su blackwells latest exhibition, she created fairy scenes includes dwellings such as lighthouses, wood cottages, treehuts and houses, trees, lakes and bridges from books. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures.
Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by su. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Jul 23, 2015 su blackwell, jungle book, 330mm w x 280mm h x 240mm d, paper, book, lights, paper sculpture in glass and wood box su blackwell graduated from the royal college of art in 2003. Ordered a book listed as stocked via blackwells have 5stars on the site on 16102020, order was confirmed same day. The firm now has a chain of 45 shops, and an accounts and library supply service. In the latest issue of somerset studio, su blackwell shares her enchanting book sculptures, and cheryl dossy takes minimalism to a new level. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell.
All of our 290 artist records, and 520 artwork records from maquettes to final works are available to view via the online database. Uk artist su blackwell primarily uses old books as her medium to creates fine, intricate sculptures. They are inspired by the folk stories from the pages. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. Check out 10 most creative book sculptures by su blackwell below. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books, she uses the ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and. Ive noticed that a recent trend among paper cut art is book sculptures but su blackwells bookcut sculptures far exceed most that ive seen. All blackwell paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Traditionally, books and sculptures are thought of as different fields within the general category of art.
See what happens when talented artists use books as their artistic medium, the results are truly impressive. 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. 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. Choose your favorite blackwell paintings from millions of available designs. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. The scottish book sculptures are a group of book sculptures that were contrived to be found in scotland between 2011 and 20. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books, she uses the ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. Neil blackwell artwork for sale at online auction neil. Su blackwell creates book sculptures exploring the concept of. Choose your favorite blackwell designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Blackwell uk, also known as blackwells and blackwell group, is a british academic book retailer and library supply service.
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Although i am not a big fan of book carving still feel guilty to carve those medium of knowledge, it seems there is a trend to use these uncommon canvas to create sculptures among artists. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. Josh blackwell artist bio and art for sale artspace. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old. Book sculpture rapunzel and her prince by surlapage on etsyhave you ever loved a story so much you want it to jump right off the page. She makes intricate artworks from everyday objects, transforming clothes and books into fantastical threedimensional forms. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books.
Jun 30, 2009 see what happens when talented artists use books as their artistic medium, the results are truly impressive. This monograph contains an interview with the artist and provides a rare glimpse into her studio practice. Suitable for both the interior home and outdoor spaces, sculptures anchor a space and are available in. View neil blackwell biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale prices from our price archives.
Born and raised in hendersonville, north carolina, don blackwells pen and ink images reflect his love of the blue ridge mountains and the inhabitants. Exhighland park emergency manager art blackwell sentenced for misusing funds blackwell must pay back money, gets 2 years of probation. Today blackwell s has been trading for over years from its worldfamous flagship store on broad street in oxford. Dec 01, 2010 we are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our enchanted christmas windows. If paper art typically catches your eye, then you may already be familiar with su blackwell, a creator of marvelous altered book sculptures. The sculptor constructs physical representation of textual narrative, making her pieces like metasculptures, figures made of stories telling stories. We also share a feature on journaling the alphabet and have tips and tricks for stamping success. The sculptures are on topics mostly concerning scottish literature and poetry, and are made out of old books by an anonymous female paper sculptor.
Don spent 23 years in the united states air force as an artist, and almost 30 years in alaska. Magical world created from illuminated book sculptures by su blackwell vivian november 17, 2015 october 14, 2016 although i am not a big fan of book carving still feel guilty to carve those medium of knowledge, it seems there is a trend to use these uncommon canvas to create sculptures among artists. All blackwell artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Below are a sample of the artists, photographers, sculptures and carvers currently being featured on display and for purchase at the smoky mountain art gallery. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like norman blackwell.
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