A preface by pioneering artist brian dettmer and an introduction by. 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. Newer media swiftly flips forms, unrestricted by the weight of material and the responsibility of history. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and book crafts. From su blackwells whimsical popup landscapes to the stackedbook sculptures of kylie stillman, each portfolio celebrates the incredible creative diversity of the medium. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. Buy online, view images and see past prices for brian dettmer, contemporary carved book sculpture. Dettmers work has been exhibited internationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions at galleries, museums and art centers including the smothsonaian d. In his work brian begin with an existing book and seals its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. May 31, 2011 but for brian dettmer slicing through the cover is an extraordinary act of creation. 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. 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. Paper book paper art brian dettmer book art artists book laser tag instalation art book sculpture paper sculptures.
Book sculptures by brian dettmer musetouch visual arts magazine. As intangible routes thrive with quicker fluidity, material and history are being lost, slipping and eroding into the ether. An exhibition of his work, selective collective memories, continues through jan 5, 2019 at the albany museum of art. What georgiabased artist brian dettmer does to books would make any bibliophile or librarian cringe. May 15, 2011 atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books.
Artist brian dettmer makes sculptures by carving books. Brian dettmer book sculptures the brooklyn refinery diy. 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. Artist brian dettmer alters books to create sculpture, and he explains his process in his statement. Brian dettmer book sculpture, brian dettmer, book art. Book sculptures by brian dettmer musetouch visual arts. I cut into the surface of the book and dissect through it from the front. Book art carving sculpture brian dettmer this is an amazing artist. 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. 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. Feb 06, 2015 what do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. 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. 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. 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. 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. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. Apr 16, 2020 tab, 2005, altered set of vintage encyclopedias, 51h x 10. 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. 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. Book art that will melt your brain carved from a book.
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Brian dettmers work has been exhibited internationally at galleries, museums and private collections. Atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books. Brian dettmer turns books into sculptural pieces sfgate. Altered books by brian dettmer art decoration design. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. Incredible art painstakingly crafted from old books by brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon. Brian dettmer, tab in 2020 book sculpture, book art, art. Book sculpture by abadova sisters in crime australia announced the shortlist for its 14th. But for brian dettmer slicing through the cover is an extraordinary act of creation. In this work i begin with an existing book and seal its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books youtube. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books.
Brian dettmer is a surgical sculptor with a penchant for the esoteric, obscure and nearobsolete. Carved book art is a fairly niche area of the art world, but there some fantastic artists who specialise exactly in this area. May 25, 2011 artist brian dettmer alters books to create sculpture, and he explains his process in his statement. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed by alyson kuhn and brian dettmer a guide to the art form of excavating books to make artworks. What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Mark strassmann reports on dettmers vision for a vanishing form of art. Selective collective memories, is in the east gallery of the albany museum of art. Artist brian dettmer challenges media that has been cast aside. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new. Why you should listen new yorkbased artist brian dettmer carves intricate sculptures from outdated materials like encyclopedias, textbooks, maps and cassette tapes. The hermann geiger cultural foundation has organized the first solo exhibition in italy of this american artist. The 36yearold atlanta based artist has carved dozens of intricate sculptures from volumes dumped in charity. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old books. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
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. 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. Books find new life as sculpture at the hands of brooklyn artist brian dettmer. See more ideas about art, brian dettmer and book sculpture. 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. 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. 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. Dettmer is a leading artist working with the object of the book. Sep 25, 2014 the photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing. Brian dettmer sculpts the pages of old books, excavating and revealing new meaning from this old form of media. Old books, cassette tapes, records and maps are the artists medium. Intricate book art carvings by brian dettmer twistedsifter. Mark strassmann reports on dettmer s vision for a vanishing form of art. 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.
Americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. Sep 12, 2009 americana 2009 altered encyclopedia volumes by brian dettmer 40. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Get art in your inbox a monthly digest of the top posts, tips, freebies and more. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. 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. 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. See more ideas about brian dettmer, book sculpture and book art. The photograph gallery wagnalls wheel, 2010, altered set of encyclopedias what brian dettmer does with books is thoughtsblowing.
At the exhibition hall of the foundation in cecina li, from 12 july to 14 september 2014, the exhibition brian dettmer. Nothing inside the books is relocated or implanted, only removed. 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. Nov 07, 2011 book art by brian dettmer artists statement the age of information in physical form is waning. Artist turns old books into sculptures sculpture the guardian.
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