His amorphous forms prompt endless interpretation, the depth and density of his materials creating visceral effects of shifting light. Now, by shifting focus to the tactile and visual qualities of the book, she imagines an alternative interpretation. Zimmerman is among the small number of a distinguished group of artists and landscape architects who create art for both private and public spaces. Weve already seen artists make magic out of materials like paper, cardboard and even toilet paper rolls. These sculptures are made from old encyclopedias, a medium nearing extinction, with their pages of data carved into intricate. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. An orthodox christian convert from calvinism, he has created hundreds of religious icons for churches and private collectors throughout the world. Mothers day folded book art, book sculpture, unique gift, mom, moms day, hearts, book lover gift, gift for mom, unique gift show your love jojosreticules. The scottish book sculptures are a group of book sculptures that were contrived to be found in scotland between 2011 and 20. Spaceheater editions is a publishing press owned an d operated by philip zimmermann. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Shop for zimmerman art from the worlds greatest living artists. Peter zimmerman makes epoxy paintings that explore the visual effects of surface and material through glossy pourlike shapes of rich colors. Banoo batliboi is a selftaught paper artist who is impassioned about creating book art.
The art of the book doug beube seager gray gallery. Book sculptures learn how to make amazing book sculptures or book art by folding the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. The first of these books published by isc press is a compilation of articles on sculptors that first appeared in sculpture over the past two decades. The revolutionary artist s book, journal of the art libraries society of north america, vol. I produce openedition and limitededition works that. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed public library a compendium of extraordinary artworks from the around the world, using the physical book as raw material for creative contemplation and cultural commentary. Positive outlook and drive inspire others at streamway villa monday, february 3, 2014 lisa bailey cobourg, ont. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. 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. I produce openedition and limitededition works that use photography, printmaking and design. 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. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Spaceheater editions is a publishing press owned and operated by philip zimmermann. Books about sculpture 43 books meet your next favorite book.
Both playful and sophisticated, defying the laws of physics, the sculptures are a wonderful celebration of everything a good book stands for. Peter zimmermann is a german painter known for digitally manipulating art catalogues, found photos, and book covers until they are no longer representative of their original form. In the 1970s paul taught art in various secondary schools, before taking up a teaching position at massey university in palmerston north. I have been making artists books and multiples under this imprint since early 1979. Charles alexander is an american poet, publisher, and book artist.
Shop for thomas zimmerman art from the worlds greatest living artists. He is the founder, director and editorinchief of chax press, an independent press which specializes in innovative poetry and the literary book arts. His talk was titled books as an experience where he talks about his career as a book artist. Under his spaceheater editions imprint, zimmermann also produced a limited hardback. Dr paul dibble is a well known sculptor, both nationally and further abroad. Born in 1943, paul studied at elam school of fine arts in auckland, graduating with a bfa hons in sculpture. The grave of the brave thomas lowell tucker madras, oregon. His amorphous forms prompt endless interpretation, the depth and density of his materials creating visceral effects of shifting light and color, heightened by layered airbrushing.
As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Artist monographs and catalogs, index of monographs, exhibition catalogs, catalogues raisonnes, retrospective catalogs, and artists projects by contemporary artists and 20th century artists, including museum publications from moma, walker art center, guggenheim, mfa boston, and international art book publishers such as walther koenig and hatje cantz represented by d. I wanted to be able to have books that felt alive, with parts of. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We of course are all familiar with the absolutely stunning book sculptures that guy laramee has so meticulously carved in the past, here and here.
Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The jewelry and metalwork of marie zimmermann deborah dependahl. The official pgp users guide paperback january 1, 1996 by philip r. Richard osacky, who was later consecrated bishop and known as. From alasdair gray to robert burns, robert louis stevenson and jm barrie edinburghs secret sculptor has struck again, creating five magical paper models in. At a certain point in her career, a shift in medium brought her out into the landscape to create largescale sitespecific sculptures inspired by the archaeological sites she visited in the 1970s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A national exhibition of book arts, curated by carrie lederer.
Nov 30, 2012 from alasdair gray to robert burns, robert louis stevenson and jm barrie edinburghs secret sculptor has struck again, creating five magical paper models in honour of book week scotland, left. This book serves as a tool for educators, students and those interested in. Iconic sculptures and installations made from books. Wm zimmerman studio one of americas greatest bird artists spent the bulk of his career in brown county surrounded by nature and the birds that he loved. Books on books collection philip zimmermann books on books. Mar 16, 2011 the fascinating range of examples in book art is eloquent proof that. From the town park and art gallery near her home at streamway villa in cobourg to the womens college hospital in toronto, frances gages artistry graces many spaces for all to see. A small work of book art with an overwhelming force.
Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. I have been making artists books and multiples under this imprint since. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Choose your favorite thomas zimmerman designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Originally from chicago and now living and working in atlanta, brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon, is known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media and this wonderful series is his latest in dadainspired carved works. Contemporary glass artist jeff zimmerman creates colorful, organic sculptures that exploit advanced glassmaking techniquesdisquieting and spinning, his sculptures call attention to the inherent mutability of the world. Dec 30, 2014 some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. Through his workshops and seminars he has worked with more than 1,200 students in six countries. One related creative trend weve been seeing lately is that of book sculptures. Philip zimmermanns primary research involves visual narrative and the.
Scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures books the. Normandy to paris, a fourteen day journey in northern france including an excellent presentation of the dday invasion that led to allied victory in world. 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. Mises en page design graphique arte sketchbook buch design art hoe poster design grafik design book cover design art inspo book art. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and book crafts. He had also been exposed to an audubon book and told himself, if youre going to be interested in nature, youve got to be a painter. See available paintings, sculpture, and prints and. She works with old, abandoned books which have served for many years in their conventional form as a vehicle for narrative ideas. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. On a scale with audubon, william zimmerman illustrated a host of important books, including the birds of indiana and waterfowl of north america, along with the woodpecker volume of the life.
Eighteenthcentury chairs at stenton, antiques 163, no. Book sculptures book sculptures for people who like to hang out with books. Zimmerman was established in 2010 with a clear vision to provide palmerston north residents and visitors with the opportunity to view original and engaging works of art in the city centr zimmerman art gallery how to look at sculpture. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data. Before you give them to the thrift store, consider repurposing them into art in your home. The first artist talk i went too was phil zimmerman, whose focus of art is book arts.
Contemporary glass artist jeff zimmerman creates colorful, organic sculptures that exploit advanced glassmaking techniquesdisquieting and spinning, his sculptures call. 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. Bruce barnes is the president and founder of american decorative art 1900. This unique fusion is what makes it so easy to spot a zimmerman painting, and why discerning art enthusiasts seek to add these oneofakind pieces to their private collections. So, youve discovered an old stack of outdated books and you dont know what to do with them. Phil zimmerman, an artist who works in the book form teaches at sunypurchase where his passion is in the making of narrative, photobased books, in an interview with colin rafferty. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
These hyperrealistic, three dimensional landscapes are carved into disused knowledge, recycling discarded books and obsolete encyclopedias that are literally just waiting to be transformed into something wonderful. This type of art gives unexpectedly beautiful sculptures which are both elegant and sturdy. All zimmerman artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. All thomas zimmerman artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Whats so special about your librarys book art collection. Scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures books.
He started his professional art career with the gibson greeting card. Aug 20, 20 as a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and paper art. In this book art tutorial, im going to teach you one of the basic folds in creating a book sculpture the triangle fold and how this simple fold can easily be. The fascinating range of examples in book art is eloquent proof that. Choose your favorite zimmerman designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more.
Phil prices kinetic sculptures, including united divided outside the palmerston north convention centre, achieve this with compelling effect on a windy day you can stand motionless for several minutes, watching the parts of the sculptures broad blue head as they dip, twist, curl and turn. D uring my exploration of the art of book altering, i got the idea for creating book sculptures that would become wall hangings. What i found humorous and eyebrow raising was the fact he does not like using the press and will hire people to deal with the technical aspects of using the. The sculptures are on topics mostly concerning scottish literature and poetry, and are made out of old books by an anonymous female paper sculptor. Apr 09, 2010 paul octavious takes the concept of book sculptures quite literally his typographic creations, sculpted out of piles of books, are a brilliant example of richness in simplicity. So after drawing, painting and practicing his art at home, zimmerman studied at the cincinnati art academy. In the 1970s paul taught art in various secondary schools, before taking up a teaching position at massey university in. Most people still prefer to read a good book by leafing through the pages, instead of staring at the computer screen that impersonal rectangle full of deathlycold, bluish pixels, which cause twitching movements of your. Philip zimmermann is a professor of art at the university of arizona in tucson.