May 31, 2011 but for brian dettmer slicing through the cover is an extraordinary act of creation. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning works. Get art in your inbox a monthly digest of the top posts, tips, freebies and more. Brian dettmer images dart books art altered book art art sculpture book crafts oeuvre dart cool artwork amazing artwork brian dettmer is a chicago based artist.
A preface by pioneering artist brian dettmer and an introduction by. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. Artist brian dettmer challenges media that has been cast aside. Americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. Selective collective memories, is in the east gallery of the albany museum of art. Artist brian dettmer digs into a good book literally, with a knife to create beautifully intricate forms that reflect how we see old information in a modern world. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books youtube. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. Why you should listen new yorkbased artist brian dettmer carves intricate sculptures from outdated materials like encyclopedias, textbooks, maps and cassette tapes. An exhibition of his work, selective collective memories, continues through jan 5, 2019 at the albany museum of art.
Buy online, view images and see past prices for brian dettmer, contemporary carved book sculpture. He manipulates the pages and shapes for his sculpture by folding, bending, and rolling as well as stacking multiple books together to create the shape of an original form. Apr 5, 20 artwork by brian dettmer born in chicago but currently living and working out of atlanta, georgia, contemporary artist brian dettmer creates incredible works of. Brian dettmer is a surgical sculptor with a penchant for the esoteric, obscure and nearobsolete. I cut into the surface of the book and dissect through it from the front. Mark strassmann reports on dettmer s vision for a vanishing form of art. In this work i begin with an existing book and seal its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. Book art that will melt your brain carved from a book. Artist turns old books into sculptures sculpture the guardian. Brian dettmer sculpts the pages of old books, excavating and revealing new meaning from this old form of media. Newer media swiftly flips forms, unrestricted by the weight of material and the responsibility of history. Delicate requirements, 2009, altered books destiny far quick fall remaining, 2009, altered ebook home of tongues, 2010, altered guide science within the twentieth century, 2009, altered guide compiled upon a new plan, 2010. Sep 25, 2014 the photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing. Brian dettmer book sculpture, brian dettmer, book art.
Artist turns old books into sculptures sculpture the. Apr 09, 2010 brian dettmer brian dettmer is a surgical sculptor with a penchant for the esoteric, obscure and nearobsolete. 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. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning. Artist brian dettmer alters books to create sculpture, and he explains his process in his statement. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and book crafts. Brian dettmer book sculptures the brooklyn refinery diy. Brian dettmer is a new yorkbased artist known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. But for brian dettmer slicing through the cover is an extraordinary act of creation. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
Feb 06, 2015 what do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Artist brian dettmer makes sculptures by carving books. 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. Brian dettmers work has been exhibited internationally at galleries, museums and private collections. Paper book sculpture art around us, there are a lot of works of art that can easily be found, because every object displayed in a room, whether open or. 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. The hermann geiger cultural foundation has organized the first solo exhibition in italy of this american artist. In his work brian begin with an existing book and seals its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. May 15, 2011 atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books. Sep 12, 2009 americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. 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.
Book sculptures by brian dettmer musetouch visual arts magazine. At the exhibition hall of the foundation in cecina li, from 12 july to 14 september 2014, the exhibition brian dettmer. Brian dettmer fact approach out 2017 available for. The image and ideas that he reveals are used to expose alternate histories and memories. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Brian dettmer book sculptures the brooklyn refinery. The 36yearold atlanta based artist has carved dozens of intricate sculptures from volumes dumped in charity.
Altered books by brian dettmer altered book art, book. Apr 16, 2020 tab, 2005, altered set of vintage encyclopedias, 51h x 10. 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. Available for sale from nancy toomey fine art, brian dettmer, fact approach out 2017, found book, acrylic varnish, 7 14. Incredible art painstakingly crafted from old books by brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon. Found, scavenged and upcycled by tristan manco this book explores artmaking using unusual materials, such as paper, wood, straw, and bottles. 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. Book sculpture by abadova sisters in crime australia announced the shortlist for its 14th. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books. Dettmers work is a a collaboration with the existing material and its past creators and the completed pieces expose new relationships of the books internal elements. Interview with the book surgeon 7 pics book sculpture. Artist brian dettmer makes sculptures by carving books the.
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Paper book paper art brian dettmer book art artists book laser tag instalation art book sculpture paper sculptures. His remarkable book sculptures are meticulously carved into vintage volumes using a variety of tools xacto knives, surgical clamps, pliers, tweezers and are painstakingly cut away one page at a time. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed by alyson kuhn and brian dettmer a guide to the art form of excavating books to make artworks. Dettmer is a leading artist working with the object of the book. Nov 07, 2011 book art by brian dettmer artists statement the age of information in physical form is waning. Nothing inside the books is relocated or implanted, only removed. Brian dettmer albany museum of art albany museum of art. Mark strassmann reports on dettmers vision for a vanishing form of art. What georgiabased artist brian dettmer does to books would make any bibliophile or librarian cringe.
Old books, cassette tapes, records and maps are the artists medium. To create his works dettmer seals the object with varnish, then swiftly and deftly moves through it with an xacto knife until he comes out the other side, cutting away material to form something. Intricate book art carvings by brian dettmer book art. Brian dettmer, tab in 2020 book sculpture, book art, art. Brian dettmer fact approach out 2017 available for sale.
Intricate book art carvings by brian dettmer twistedsifter. Artist turns old books into sculptures american artist brian dettmer carves amazing sculptures from discarded books artist brian dettmer sculpts books into works of art, such as this the household. See more ideas about art, brian dettmer and book sculpture. As intangible routes thrive with quicker fluidity, material and history are being lost, slipping and eroding into the ether. 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. Mar 12, 2014 wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is mindblowing. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old books. Working with knives, tweezers and surgical tools, atlantabased artist brian dettmer carves one page of a book at a time, exposing each layer while cutting around ideas and images of interest. Books find new life as sculpture at the hands of brooklyn artist brian dettmer. Found, scavenged and upcycled by tristan manco this book explores art making using unusual materials, such as paper, wood, straw, and bottles. The photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing. Brian dettmer is a new yorkbased artist born in 1974 in naperville, illinois known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. Brian dettmer selective collective memories east gallery oct 25, 2018 feb 7, 2019 brian dettmer is shown working on book sculpture in his brooklyn, ny, studio. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer american artist brian dettmer uses older dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, science and engineering books, art books book artist brian dettmer employs books in a variety of creative ways in order to express a vision that goes beyond mere words alone.
Atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books. A decade of book sculpture, curated by the art director of the foundation, alessandro schiavetti, will display the best of dettmers production from 2003 to 20. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. Altered books by brian dettmer art decoration design. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Carved book art is a fairly niche area of the art world, but there some fantastic artists who specialise exactly in this area. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new. May 25, 2011 artist brian dettmer alters books to create sculpture, and he explains his process in his statement. Book art that will melt your brain book art, book sculpture. Brian dettmer art actuel quentin blake altered book art book sculpture paper artwork up book inspiration art paper book brian dettmer, complete antique we believe books are already works of art on their own, but these artists take it to a whole new level. Oct 01, 2017 book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer. Book art carving sculpture brian dettmer this is an amazing artist. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book.
Juxtapoz magazine book sculptures by brian dettmer. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 02, 2011 artist turns old books into sculptures american artist brian dettmer carves amazing sculptures from discarded books artist brian dettmer sculpts books into works of art, such as this the household.
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