Moving onto bigger and better things, this chicagoborn, atlantabased artist has replaced his cassette tape art with a more novel adventure pun intended. 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. Artist turns old books into sculptures art and design. Brian dettmers work has been published and exhibited widely in museums, art centers, and galleries around the world, including the smithsonian washington d. Sculptural book art by andrew hayes book art, book. Intricate book art carvings by brian dettmer twistedsifter. Artist brian dettmer approaches books with knives, tweezers, and bladesharp ideas about the meanings of media and information. See more ideas about book art, book crafts and book sculpture. A project that seems to be the eye of a storm of strange events. Brian dettmer finds beauty in the discard pile tillou fine art. 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. Born in chicago but currently living and working out of atlanta, georgia, contemporary artist brian dettmer creates incredible works of art with old books and tremendous patience.
Eric dettmer phone, address, background info whitepages. Growing up in naperville, brian dettmer learned to respect books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. Nov 07, 2011 book art by brian dettmer artists statement the age of information in physical form is waning. 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. Naperville native brian dettmer, the book surgeon, will lecture and exhibit his sculptures carved from books at aurora university. The artist seeks to offer the entities a new meaning and function in the world, they are reduced to symbols in a blank paper sheet written by dettmer that will set new ideas and relationships with the apparent materiality. Brian dettmer treballa amb llibres usats primer publicar, despres escriure. Mar 09, 2009 brian dettmer treballa amb llibres usats primer publicar, despres escriure. Originally from chicago, artist brian dettmer, who creates innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media, currently resides in atlanta as is the case with other artists working with books as their material of choice, dettmer uses his art, in part, as a commentary on the waning physical form of the information age. 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. 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.
What i love about brian dettmers book crafts is that his pieces pay homage to what was originally inside the book. Old books carved into intricate narrative sculptures by brian. Not only does he work with objects that i hold close to my heart cool old books. Brian dettmer 6 of 7 dettmers messages range from narrative to political, with spiral sculptures of butterflies from a lepidoptery journal, or a scene of layered illustrated animals from a.
When an objects intended function is fleeting, the necessity for a new approach to its form and. Just six miles from anaheim, garden grove is convenient to disneyland, anaheim convention center, angel stadium of anaheim, the outlets at orange, and knotts berry farm. The end results are fascinating sculptures that are giving a new vibe to the original book. Filter by state all states current florida 3 illinois 4 indiana 2 minnesota 1 missouri 1 new jersey 1 ohio 1. Artist brian dettmer carves old books into intricate narrative sculptures. Book art by brian dettmer artists statement the age of information in physical form is waning. His work has been exhibited internationally in galleries, museums, and art centers and has gained international acclaim through internet bloggers and traditional media. Dec 30, 2014 some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. See a gallery of his intricate, breathtaking creations. Mar 03, 2011 these brian dettmer book sculptures are absolutely mind boggling. Aurora museum to host naperville native, book surgeon sculptor. For over ten years, he has carved and reshaped old, used books, revealing new connections by slicing away segments of pages.
Ones pictured have been sold, but the ones made for you will be as close as possible to their liking, making them truly unique. The resulting beautiful sculptures completely reinterpret the original intention of each book. He hopes that people begin to think about their relationship to books and how it has changed over the years. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Naperville native turns dying books into living art. Continuing that theme, heres a ted talk from artist brian dettmer, who painstakingly carves old books into amazing sculptures. Now the acclaimed artist delicately eviscerates them, turning old books into. 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. David peoples, screenwriter of unforgiven, twelve monkeys, and blade runner spare and evocative as a cornfield in autumn, the grove marks the arrival of a haunting, powerful new voice in contemporary fiction.
Apr 9, 2015 illustrator isobelle ouzman upcycles wouldbe discarded books into sculptural works of art. Dettmers work has been exhibited internationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries, museums and art centers including the smothsonaian d. The scottish book sculptures are a group of book sculptures that were contrived to be found in scotland between 2011 and 20. A part of me is horrified, book sculpture, book art. Dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. These brian dettmer book sculptures are absolutely mind boggling. When an objects intended function is fleeting, the necessity for a new approach to its form and content arises. 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. 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.
Columbia college in chicago, focusing mainly on painting and sculpture. He has a show opening april 3 at chicagos packer schopf gallery. Mar 20, 2009 atlantabased artist brian dettmer creates marvelous sculptures by performing surgery on books. To create new art, sculptor brian dettmer cuts up old books.
Last weeks video was a meditation on letterpress printing and the book as a physical object. His name is brian dettmer, and he creates wickedly awesome sculptures out of old books i first discovered dettmer on an art blog about a year ago, and i fell in love with his creations right away. Brian dettmer exposes and celebrates the graphics contained in books through painstakingly precise, layerbylayer excavation. Plagued with vandalism, the work crew poisoned, altered blueprints, and human remains intentionally planted for the crew to find. The sculptures are on topics mostly concerning scottish literature and poetry, and are made out of old books by an anonymous female paper sculptor. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old. Booking garden grove flights let you enjoy everything southern california has to offer. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
Isobelle ouzman turns discarded books into sculptural. Brian dettmer atlanta, ga artist featured sculptors. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. The 25 contemporary artists featured in art made from books forthcoming from chronicle books may use similar materials, but their work exhibits extraordinary rangethemes that range from nostalgia and the passage of time, to history and nature, to the boundaries between sculpture, painting, and text.
Amazing book sculpture brian dettmer, what a great idea for an old dictionary book artart carved out of books. I first discovered dettmer on an art blog about a year ago, and i fell in love with his creations right away. The ultimate book art collection modern southerner featuring the work of phiona richards brian dettmer paper art, phiona richards, artist, curved and crocheted, paper sculpture we have seen some quirky book art like mobius strip inspired book sculptures, but uk based artist phiona richards does something a little. John rector writes with deceptive grace, spinning out irresistible prose. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Brian dettmers 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 amazing book sculptures by artist brian dettmer. Newer media swiftly flips forms, unrestricted by the weight of material and the responsibility of history. Brian dettmer is a new yorkbased artist known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media.
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Wall art, mini book sculptures original wall art recycling vintage book pages into one of a kind art sculptures. A new housing development promises a better future in a growing bedroom community. As is the case with other artists working with books as their material of choice, dettmer uses his art, in part, as a commentary on the waning physical form of the information age. A work of surgery and, also, archeology, that releases messages and meanings hidden behind the pages of a book. Complete and authoritative book of games by brian dettmer i like how its cut so perfectly, it looks like a whole new item. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian meticulously exposes various layers to create his mindblowing artwork.
Small ventures, dallas, texas january 1, 1995 language. Mar 26, 2012 a conversation with book sculptor brian dettmer jennifer paull mar 26, 2012 artist brian dettmer approaches books with knives, tweezers, and bladesharp ideas about the meanings of media and information. Complete and authoritative book of games by brian dettmer. John wayne airport is about 12 miles outside of garden grove, making it a nice spot to book a hotel. Old books, records, tapes, maps, and other media frequently fall into a realm that too much of todays art occupies. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Dettmers solo show at the museum of contemporary art of georgia, elemental could appeal equally to book worms and to modern technophiles who havent touched a book in eons. Aurora museum to host naperville native, book surgeon. Book autopsies brian dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered threedimensional sculptures. Dettmer is no newbie to the art world, but his works are brand new to me and as soon as i. The gallery kindly sent a few sneak peeks at the new work.
I found this book unexciting particularly the conclusion, poorly edited and just kind of, well, blah. He is noted for his alteration of preexisting mediasuch as old books, maps, record albums, and. As intangible routes thrive with quicker fluidity, material and history are being lost, slipping and eroding into the ether. We found 9 records for eric dettmer in florida, indiana and 5 other states. The paper is cut in a way that reveals unusal connections between words and images, otherwise, pages apart. 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. May 15, 2012 originally from chicago, artist brian dettmer, who creates innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media, currently resides in atlanta. Which is where a little book surgery comes in handy. Garden grove high school argonaut yearbook garden grove, ca, covers 1 15 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. American brian dettmer is one of a growing number of artists who has made a virtue of the redundant book by transforming it into a modern. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny.
See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture and book art. Renwick gallery pennsylvania avenue at 17th street nw connections is the renwick gallerys dynamic ongoing permanent collection presentation, featuring more than 80 objects celebrating craft as a. Garden grove high school argonaut yearbook garden grove. Brian dettmer takes a thick book and transformed it into an extremely impressive book sculpture, and whats unbelievable is, he didnt add anything extra to form the sculpture. Instead, he uses paper cut techniques to showcase images and text within a books pages, then varnishes the edges of the book to complete each piece. She cuts back the pages and draws nature scenes that together, create an alluring new narrative. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. The primarily blackandwhite images have spots of color added to them, and they hearken the viewer into. Atlantabased artist brian dettmer creates marvelous sculptures by performing surgery on books. The city of garden grove is located in the state of ca. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. These intricately carved books are the work of artist brian dettmer. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book.