See more ideas about paper art, art, paper sculpture. Su blackwell is an english artist who creates fairytalelike book sculptures. Portfolio bookcut sculpture by su blackwell a round up of 24 altered books, folded books, and paper sculptures made from books includes this altered book sculpture commissioned by fairmont hotel, abu dhabi, 20 portfolio bookcut sculpture altered book sculpture of the sheikh zayed grande mosque in intricate detail by su blackwell. Easy book folding templates for you to create your own folded.
Discover interesting facts about su blackwell on artnet. The inside scoop on su blackwells sculptures real simple. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. Art popup book artilove 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 british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. Today we bring you an interview with the fascinating su blackwell, a talented and creative lady who makes intricate art works from everyday objects, and transforms books and clothes into spectacular threedimensional forms. Her work is exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.
We visit her in her london studio to find out more about her work. See more sculptures on the artist su blackwells website. Nov 19, 2011 amazing book cut sculptures by su blackwell, a london based art director. Su blackwell is a very talented paper artist whose amazing sculptures were featured earlier on my blog, here. Su blackwell the bookcollector 2018 photo john reynolds. She creates stunning sculptures cut out of ordinary books where fairytale creatures, butterflies and birds are bring to life.
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. Create your own beautiful piece of art with su blackwell. Some artists take the marriage of art and books even further. Su blackwell, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes book sculptures and installations out of secondhand books. A good friend with excellent taste recently introduced me to the awesome paper cutting art of su blackwell. 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 creates stunning sculptures cut out of ordinary books wh. A collage of su blackwells altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. Su blackwell uses the humble and ephemeral qualities of paper to represent feelings of wonder and melancholy. Lavishly illustrated, papercutting book for all ages.
An exhibition of artists who use books as their medium, will open on june 12 and runs through july 17, 2014 at. Today we bring you an interview with the fascinating su blackwell, a talented and creative lady who makes intricate artworks from everyday objects, and transforms books and clothes into spectacular threedimensional forms. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper. Mar 30, 2017 this is the purchase of 2 x book folding pattern in a pdf format only. Sus work is in the collections of admirers around the world, including tim burton and helena bonham carter. Books that once spoke through words, now speak through form. Set design for the snow queen, rose theatre, kingston, 2011 set design for the snow queen, rose theatre, kingston, 2011 nicole farhi, london, christmas windows, 2010.
Bishop faculty fellow 2011, selected works, the center for book arts, new york, usa solo exhibition 2011 ghosts. Using perforated templates printed in the book, you will be guided to cut out and make, following simple stepbystep instructions. 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. Design for liberty art fabrics wild flowers by su blackwell is a recollection of early childhood journeys across the british landscape in discovery of native flora. Easy book folding templates for you to create your own. 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. To see more of her paper cut work check out her website. The art book template will work with indesign cs4 and above. Dec 10, 20 the enchanting book sculptures by su blackwell have been featured commercially and in fine art galleries around the world. See more ideas about book sculpture, paper art and book art. Su blackwell, a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. The images shown above are from her recent projects the last unicorn and hazel tree, and more. Jun 08, 2015 the goal here is that when the book is open you can see the notch and will fold each page to notch.
I often work within the realm of fairy tales and folklore. Sheikh zayed grande mosque paper sculpture flickr book sculpture by su blackwell, assisted by emma yeo. A collage of su blackwell s altered book art paper sculptures as seen in her exciting new project. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell.
See more sculptures on the artist su blackwell s website. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover sus connections and jobs at similar companies. 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. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. I carve into the books, they are the material i choose to make my art, but the stories they contain, also inspire the work. Su blackwell, an rca graduate and artist who works primarily in paper, makes. Oct 10, 2015 the life of a book create your own beautiful piece of art with su blackwell. Su blackwell book sculptures su blackwell, su blackwell on. View su blackwells profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. And makes delicate, magical creations that tell their own stories. Old books turned into fairytale sculptures by su blackwell. Su blackwell book sculptures hardcover january 1, 2012 by. Jul 21, 2012 su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper.
The fairytale princess by su blackwell in 2020 paper art. She transforms flat pages into threedimensional objects and constructs entire landscapes filled with mystery. Her latest series dwelling is inspired by folk stories. The goal here is that when the book is open you can see the notch and will fold each page to notch. Best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of. Su blackwel l is an unusually talented artist who uses an unusual medium to create art. Su blackwell is a famous british artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Su blackwell is an artist working predominantly within the realm of paper. I cut out specific words, or phrases, creating a deeper meaning in the work, if youre prepared to search for them. 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. Jan 08, 2020 altered book project featuring fairy tales and paper crafting templates and instructions by paper sculpture artist su blackwell su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. 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. Su s work is in the collections of admirers around the world, including tim burton and helena bonham carter. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by su blackwell. 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 never uses first editions or rare books, but miss blackwell had to overcome an initial sense of guilt when cutting up the books. Su blackwells paper art and book sculptures leslie tate.
Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by. Su blackwell is raising funds for into the dark woods. World book day interview with book sculptor su blackwell cass art. Kirigami tutorial, cultura maker, paper art, paper crafts, origami architecture, pop up art, diy arts and crafts, art plastique, paper design. An illustrated art book by su blackwell on kickstarter. Oct 17, 2014 british artist su blackwell creates beautifully intricate paper models from old books. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 6 of 7. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from old.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. This can be done by centering the pages in the book, with your text on the template running the same direction as the text in the. A pdf is included so you can see how printers marks including bleeds are to be supplied. This joyous liberty fabric was initially inspired by illustrations from an early 19th century book, field guide to wild flowers in britain. Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves. Dec 08, 2012 su blackwell s clients include vogue germany and harpers bazaar. Could those really have been made from the pages of a book. Created on various scales, her amazing craft has been used as full sized sets for videos, theater productions and television commercials, window displays and editorials as well as compelling small.
Paper sculptures amazing book cut sculptures by su blackwell, a london based art director. She is a british artist best known for constructing delicate sculptures from the pages of books. The content of the book seems to grow from the pages in su blackwells nature in britain when i returned to uk, i began exploring working with paper, which led. Free art book templates will assist you in the layout and design of your next art book. Paper has always been a medium for communication, and british artist su blackwell is testing papers storytelling ability by creating entire. She said i began feeling guilty about cutting up the books but i had. 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. The power of the fold in the context of the book itself. Home the projects 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade student work in progress the crane project mindscapes book art linocuts alexander calder joseph cornell boxes color theory collage. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising work. British artist su blackwell makes magical paper art from. So it doesnt need to be deep, just enough so that you can see it.
Su blackwell is an artist and artdirector working predominantly within the realm of paper and old books. The gallery is esteemed for its visually stunning contemporary works and are committed to the artistic vision of each individual artist. The latest paper sculptures, editorial and advertising. Modern art gallery featuring abstract and figurative painting, metal sculpture, glass sculpture, fine wood. Art book templates will work with indesign cs4 and above. Portfolio book cut sculpture by su blackwell a round up of 24 altered books, folded books, and paper sculptures made from books includes this altered book sculpture commissioned by fairmont hotel, abu dhabi, 20 portfolio book cut sculpture altered book sculpture of the sheikh zayed grande mosque in intricate detail by su blackwell. Itd be great on a wall in a series with several representations of fairy tales. British su blackwell makes magical paper works 1 of 7. 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 finds her books in secondhand book shops and always reads them first before starting to sculpt.
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