Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell altered. Folded book art celtic knot some fantastic folded book art featured on this page. For his artwork he utilizes antique and used materials, with the current focus on altered books. Englandbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves into antiquated books to create eclectic book sculptures rich with narrative. Alexander korzerrobinson book art handshake systems. A 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual. Book sculptures of alexander korzerrobinson youtube. The hand cut art prints and shadow boxes are limited edition multiples that are layered in order to recreate the three dimensional effect of the original artwork. Using discarded materials, his objects are an invitation to the viewer to engage herhis own inner life in order to assign meaning to the artwork.
Below is a selection of cut book works from 2008 to the present. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by alexander korzer robinson. The composition is built using only the imagery that is already in a particular volume. Just viewed franklin instutute flight of the butterflies on imax in philly, worth a visit. From boy s own adventure books to a history of the 19th century this artist has turned old books into an art form. Fantastical book art alexander korzerrobinson carves out everchanging narratives gallery books as sculpture by alexander korzer robinson. With a background in psychology, korzer robinson focuses on the notion of the inner landscape.
Using antiquarian books, makes the work at the same time an. Cut book constructions by artist alexander korzer robinson, who carefully and strategically cuts vintage books to leave behind only certain images, resulting in these amazing art prints. Jan 10, 2014 3d book art i really want to do this it looks amazing. Korzer robinson s unique 3d sculptures are created from antique illustrated books. Choose your design, download the template, and let each page tell the story of your artistic journey. Beautiful photos interesting ideas about butterflies and symbolism around the world. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art. Alexander korzerrobinson book sculptures book sculpture, art sculptures, altered book art. Korzerrobinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others, but never adding anything into a scene. Alexander korzer robinson paper collage shadowbox 2018 h 25cm x w 25cm tdgo07 artist bio through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Crumbled, folded, dyed and more, the blue butterfly has an organic aesthetic that almost. Artist alexander korzer robinson carves these amazing murals using nothing but recycled encyclopedias. Artist cuts encyclopedias to create storybook art englandbased alexander korzer robinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as quentin blake altered books altered art old encyclopedias. It opens out, butterflylike, to a symmetrical panorama wherein the text of the book.
Assemblage kunst art carton 3d art book sculpture cardboard sculpture altered book art old books old book art book projects innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall. All the images in the final artwork are from the original pages of the book. They are no longer tools to learn about the world, but rather a means to gain insight about oneself. Jun 20, 2011 alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Book sculptures by alexander korzerrobinson published jan 23, 20 ukbased artist alexander korzerrobinson creates incredible sculptural book collages using only the images found in each book. I stopped to take a closer look and talk to robert robinson of rokoro. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson book sculpture. A 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual in bristol, england. Canis, book paper sculpture by alexander korzer robinson. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson.
Photos courtesy of alexander korzer robinson and antlers gallery. Bristolbased alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by carving discarded encyclopedias and literally exposing their inner beauty. Finally a solution to the ever growing useless encyclopedia problem. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Ehren elizabeth reed is one pro mixed media artist. Alexander s book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Apr 18, 2012 innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by alexander korzer robinson. Alexander korzer robinson the girls own annual, 1897 2015. Window, cut encyclopedia 1928 a collage by alexander korzer robinson, who uses old books and encyclopedias.
Alexander korzerrobinson carves amazing sculptures from old books. Cause and effect by ana soler frozen tennis balls the colorful street art of os gemeos. May 6, 2014 san francisco artist ehren elizabeth reed is a mixed media artist with some. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Portfolio, alexander korzer robinson artist artwork gallery. The work is made by cutting through books to create assemblies of images in relief. The most challenging aspect for me is to find the hidden narrative in the books i cut up. View alexander korzerrobinsons profile on saatchi art.
Alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in the place where they would appear in the complete book. By using antiquarian books, it makes the work simultaneously an exploration and a deconstruction of nostalgia. Altered books book sculpture, book art, altered book art. Chatterbox, 1888 cut book sculpture alexander korzer. Digital art, traditional art, photography, film, mixed media, and everything else. My creations have been made by cutting into the book, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others. Drawing from a background in psychology, his art practice focuses on the notion of the inner landscape. Beautiful folded book art featuring words and patterns that pop out of pages is part of diy book art words artist rosy hammersley folds the pages of old discarded books and turns them into lovely pieces of art with careful folds, hammersley pops hearts. Art from antique books by alexander korzer robinson. His base materials are antiquarian books, that have been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passing of time. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and altered books.
Weve seen plenty of book sculptures over the past few years, but what separates korzer robinson s work is that he constructs a wild medley of images all found within their respective books, composed in their original position. The artist links his artistic choices to the act of remembering and how memories are constructed. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view and details. Like brian dettmer, this artist creates his book sculptures by carefully cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others. Part of a larger butterfly series by cara barer, a photographer and artist based in houston, texas, the blue butterfly is a stunning creation that can also be likened to a rorschach inkblot. In doing so he creates entirely new narratives using only the preexisting illustrations, charts, graphs and other visual elements printed inside of each book. Alexander korzerrobinson antlers gallery exhibitions, original. Bristolbased alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by. A book sculpture created from a copy of the 1885 boys own, alexander korzerrobinson innovative artist alexander korzerrobinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new works of art that can be hung from the wall. Posted in book, sculpture, strictlypaper tagged 3d, book art, book carving, guy laramee, recycled. Mayberrys insects book sculpture by kelly campbell these amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell are made with little more that some scissors, tweezers. Arts and technics from collage to origami through cut paper, popup and papermaking.
Thus, an encyclopedia can become a window into an alternate world, much like lived reality becomes its alternate in remembered experience. Book art by alexander korzer robinson alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. Such a simple and cool idea, take a book with pictures in and cut out all that you dont want to. Innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the. Weltgeschichte mittelalter, 1910 cut book sculpture.
Book sculptures of alexander korzer robinson duration. Paper artists directory arts collages pap art gallery. Bristolbased artist alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art picture. Alexander korzer robinson by using preexisting media as a starting point, certain boundaries are set by the material, which i aim to transform through my process. Book sculptures at other nature exhibition news frameweb. These books, having been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passage of time, regain new purpose. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by. 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. Alexander korzerrobinson exhibitions, original art and.
Im completely blown away by these cut book constructions by artist alexander korzerrobinson, who carefully and strategically cuts vintage books to leave behind only certain images, resulting in these amazing 3d art prints. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson telegraph. German artist transforms old books into 3d sculptures. The internet has done harm to a lot of antiquated industries. Book art suddenly our book shelf is feeling a little underwhelming after getting a peek at this dutch artists diy book art. Book art by alexander korzerrobinson a bit of a homage to joseph cornell. Sep 11, 2012 the blue butterfly is a whimsical art piece created using a book.
A few weeks ago, while visiting greenwich market, i came across some beautiful book sculptures. You will feel so proud of your personalized folded book art you will love to show it off on your mantel or bookshelf. Through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Bristolbased artist alexander korzerrobinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art. Dec 06, 2010 i wrote about alexander korzerrobinsons amazing antique book art earlier this year.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Apr 23, 2010 thanks to trend hunter, i have seen some beautiful things done for and with books, but i think that alexander korzer robinson s spectacular creations are by far the best. Using the book as his medium, he sculpts its pages to create 3d cover art that begs to be displayed in a museum of some sort. Bristol based alexander korzer robinson creates unique art of works by literally carving discarded encyclopaedias and exposing their inner beauty. Like a traditional sculptor carving away at a piece of stone, artist alexander korzer robinson eviscerates text and whitespace leaving only the images. I make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. The girls own annual 1899 cut book sculpture youtube. Alexander korzerrobinson, based in bristol, takes old books. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the girls own annual, 1897 2015, 28. Forest altered books book sculpture, book art, altered books.
Englandbased alexander korzer robinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as. He makes book sculptures, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others. Alexander korzerrobinson i make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Book sculpting by alexander korzer robinson telegraph. Alexander korzer robinson the sunday at home, 1889 2015. Alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Oct 27, 2012 3d book art by alexander korzerrobinson published october 27, 2012 at 634. Magazine the book collages of alexander korzerrobinson. Through the artistic treatment discarded or unused objects regain meaning in a new context. Beautiful book carvings by alexander korzer robinson. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in their original place. The hand cut art prints and shadow boxes are limited edition multiples. Lore and ancient art including butterflies, royalty and their place in history. Collages, artist books and sculpture made out of corrugated cardboard, recycled paper and others.
Storytelling through carved antique books new works. See more ideas about paper art, paper crafts and book art. Alexander korzer robinson and the notion of inner landscape vintage book art alexander korzer robinson this artist creates these images by hand cutting into pages of old books to create a image based on the elements he chooses to keep and display. Alexander korzer robinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u. Incredible book art by alexander korzerrobinson beyond. Meticulous folding, creasing and shaping of paper becoming leaves, flowers, butterflies, algae. Book sculpture, cut book art, paper, art, book art, altered book, four rooms, channel 4, bbc culture show, summer exhibition. Innovative artist alexander korzerrobinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall. Tagged with art, amazing, sculptures, mikes happy place. Pin by kristy aiani on books book sculpture, book art. Korzer robinson s book sculptures are part of the exhibition other nature organized by antlers gallery and showing at frameless gallery, london, until 31 march. Alexander korzerrobinson book art is made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Alexander korzer robinson art made out of books book.
Englandbased alexander korzerrobinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as encyclopedias. Nouveau larousse illustre 5, 1906 sculpture by alexander. This is the fantastic work of berlinbased artist alexander korzer robinson. Alexander korzer robinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. Bristolbased artist, alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to deconstruct our ideas of the past. Book carving is one of the fastest growing art forms of the moment, and artists like alexander english artist alexander korzer robinson carves old encyclopedias to create unique book sculptures. Incredible book art by alexander korzerrobinson by using preexisting media as a starting point, certain boundaries are set by the material, which i aim to transform through my process. A 3d book sculpture created from an antiquarian book entitled canis in bristol, england. Alexander korzerrobinson is a sculpture and mixed media artist currently living and working in bristol in the united kingdom. Art by alexander korzerrobinson who takes old encyclopaedias and carves them to show their inner beauty. The cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. These are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson.
Book cutout art by alexander korzer robinson dyscario. My book folding patterns will give you the inspiration and instructions to really put your crafting skills to the test. British birds, 1930 cut book sculpture alexander korzerrobinson duration. Alexander korzerrobinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. If nobody who views your art ever talks about it to others who have or have not seen. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique. Found objects, paper, color, engraving, manipulated on paper, cardboard, other. View alexander korzerrobinson s profile on saatchi art. Maybe none so much as the crash of the encyclopedia markets.
Beautiful book carvings by alexander korzerrobinson. Shared by 24 gravitydefying sculptures that will make you look twice all these sculptures are simply a combination of art and science and these images will extend your scope of thinking for sure. I cant even imagine the amount of time and patience that must go into one of these. Book carving art alexander korzer robinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the sunday at home, 1889 2015, collage inside old encyclopedia, 30. May 28, 2012 these are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson.
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