Sep 04, 2012 photographer cara barer has been working on a beautiful book art series since 2004. The sculptures are on topics mostly concerning scottish literature and poetry, and are made out of old books by an anonymous female paper sculptor. See more ideas about paper book, book art and book sculpture. Dogears of various sizes will achieve the outer profile of the shape, but i assume internal details require that the pages be cut. Coiled and crumpled, they segue into a considered commentary on the changing role of libraries, societys relationship with how it accesses and values knowledge, and in a technologically. 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. Learn everything, from the fundamentals of sculpting in cx5 to adams techniques for achieving the hyperrealistic aspects of his sculptures, in this series of videos. The link below is to an article with photos that takes a look at book themed sculptures. Apr 27, 2012 incredibly beautiful book art of cara barer posted on april 27, 2012 by jasmine texas based photographer cara barer puts a new meaning in book art through her colorful sculptures out of discarded phone books, computer manuals, maps and the like that she transforms and then photographs. Aug 26, 2011 book carver julia strand creates beautiful artworks out of unwanted books, giving them the chance to be appreciated for a newfound artistic value, if not so much for their informational content. Some readers complained that they abhor the idea of cutting up books, no matter what value the book might still have or whats printed inside. Freeform origami by cara barer susan spiritus gallery.
Sep 03, 2016 the vast majority of books about paper sculpture are actually manuals aiming to teach someone the technical skills necessary to create visually appealing paper sculptures. It is still similar, in many ways, to the first book pieces, but the addition of new sources of paper has changed the characteristics of the structures and expanded. Book sculptures cara barer photography book sculpture. 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. She is a graduate of the art institute of houston, the university of houston and the glassell school of art. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. Texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures.
Each book tells me how to begin according to its size, type of paper and sometimes contents. Apr 11, 2012 cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. Cara barer en haar unieke boekkunst boek sculptuur. With the discarded books that i have acquired, i am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and photography. Halfprice books became a regular haunt, and an abandoned house yielded a set of outdated reference books, complete with mold and neglect. Word hive by cara barer book sculpture cara barer is an internationally recognized houston based photographer. Gather three pages at a time at the center of the book and fold the pages in half to form the petallike shape. As you can see on the feedback at the bottom, many people appreciate my pdf tutorial so i. She soaks, dyes, folds, and otherwise alters the books in various ways for the final effect. My book project, which started over six years ago, has metamorphosed into much more than just books. Repeat the sequence from the center to the back of the book to create a flowerlike sculpture. Photo sculpture book sculpture sculpture ideas spiritus book photography altered books art lessons book art at least. Old books dissected to create intricate 3d carvings. Cara barer cara barer visually documents the way in which society has come to retrieve information by changing a common reference book into a work of sculpture and photographing the outcome.
Before you give them to the thrift store, consider repurposing them into art in your home. As a selftaught sculptor, adam developed unique techniques for achieving incredibly realistic detail in his work. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by cara barer. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Barer adjusts and molds the pages of old books to create a series of pieces that represent a variety of objects and themes that stand out from an top view perspective. Jun 27, 2018 highlighting the creative uses of paper across various categories ranging from fashion, to animation, to architecture, and more. The book serves as a tool to record historical events that transcend through the ages, passing down knowledge from generation to generation, spanning scientific studies to artistic fields. 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. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros and ones in a digital universe with no physicality. Cara barers inspiration came when she saw a rainsoaked yellow pages lying on the ground. With my book sculptures i am exploring this transition.
Thinker under tree book sculpture, paper art, book art. See more ideas about book art, handmade books and altered books. Do it yourself how to fold 6 different book sculptures patterns and video tutorial you will get a pdf with my hand drawn patterns diagramma to fold books into these wonderful book sculptures and ornaments. Dec 14, 2010 10 visual artists who use books as their medium. Today, it is more than just a recording tool, as creative artists start transforming them into genuine and remarkable art forms, generally named book sculptures. Cara barer is well known for her book sculptures, book photography, and paper sculptures.
Barer has been represented in numerous exhibitions across the u. Diy tutorial patterns for 6 different book sculptures. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Feb 03, 2015 with my book sculptures i am exploring this transition. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography. This is book rescue thats definitely to our taste at 1800recycling.
Iconic sculptures and installations made from books pg. In her experimentation with curling irons, clothes pins and water, barer transforms volumes of irrelevant and outdated information into coiled, crumpled. Fine art photographer cara barer has created two new beautiful book sculptures. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. For a floral pattern, find the center of the book and lay it flat. Apr 01, 20 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 modified to create interesting. Cara barer photographs outdated, abandoned and obsolete books but only after transforming them into sculptural objects. Scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures books the. Portfolio cara barer photography book sculpture, book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. The scottish book sculptures are a group of book sculptures that were contrived to be found in scotland between 2011 and 20.
Cara barer book sculpture book art, book sculpture. In the late 1970s i began to manipulate books for my art, initially in response to issues of censorship. Cara barers photographs of splayed out, crumpled, and folded book pages reinvent the object as an abstract. Enjoying these folded book sculptures by photographer cara barer. Cara barer, book artist, took a simple and elegant idea and produced these wondeful photograhs. The wild and colorful pages of old books are the medium of choice for artist cara barer, whose literary sculptures encompass fine art, photography, design. Texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. She soaked the manual for windows 95 in the bathtub for a few. In the late 1970s i began to manipulate books for my art, initially in response to issues of. Nov 30, 2012 scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures. Repeat this sequence from the center to the front of the book. Make them into art texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures read more. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life.
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 modified to create interesting. I have fully embraced that technology, and would not want to be without it, but, i also fear that it is rapidly leading us to rely less and less on the reference books common in the last two centuries. Ten stunning examples of paper sculpture widewalls. Beautiful encaustic work by shannon newby from her altered books series. Through my art, i document this and raise questions about the fragile and ephemeral nature of books and their future. Notes, articles, fragments of letters and talks to students, bearing on the concept and technique of picture making, the study of art icon editions. A new object artspace at untitled, oklahoma city, ok g. Apr 09, 2010 one related creative trend weve been seeing lately is that of book sculptures. After soaking it in the bathtub for a few hours, it had a new shape and purpose. So, youve discovered an old stack of outdated books and you dont know what to do with them. The wild and colorful pages of old books are the medium of choice for artist cara barer, whose literary sculptures encompass fine art, photography, design and creative innovation. Time capsules cara barer photography book sculpture.
Cara barer is an internationally recognized houston based photographer. How to make folded paper book sculptures our pastimes. This project has become a journey that continues to evolve. I transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting. What began with an old phone book has progressed into a new body of work. Flurry 2004 by cara barer bookobjects in photography pure page porn. Cara barer artwork presented by foster white gallery, seattle.
Bibliography cara barer photography book sculpture. Beautiful sculptural photography made from old books cara barer. This book sculpture features very detailed skeleton sculptures and old school music player, but what made this. Cara barer coloring book 2 2018 available for sale artsy. A short survey of book art bedford art center, san francisco, ca g altered books. A stepbystep guide is a perfect example for those who want to learn the skill of paper sculpture creating. Texas based photographer cara barer puts a new meaning in book art through her colorful sculptures out of discarded phone books, computer. Pencil sculpture by federico uribe, an idea for using all the tiny pencils left in school after art class pencil sculpture. I think this sculpture is so amazing and inspiring, i would love to attempt to do this one day. Incredibly beautiful book art of cara barer strictlypaper. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book.
From march to november of 2011, ten small book sculptures with tags saying in support of libraries, books. Jan 18, 2011 it would appear that isaac salazars remarkable origami book sculptures are made simply by folding each page to the right dimensions. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and book crafts. See more ideas about book art, art and book sculpture. Cara barer, new work hulsewarman gallery, taos, nm s information revisited encyclopedia britannica project, belskie museum of art and science, closter, nj g unbound. Today, we spotlight five of our favorite book sculptors.
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