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Londonbased artist su blackwell, an avid reader, draws inspiration from the art of the written word found in books and uses that creative influence to produce her remarkable book sculptures. Scotlands secret book sculptures in pictures books. They are inspired by the folk stories from the pages. Fine art editorials advertising set design books press online shop terms blog. The british artistwho has created 142 book sculptures to dateanswered a few questions about her process. We see your greatest potential and your motivation to achieve. Mar 17, 2012 reading is a virtue that grants the mind to expand its spectrum of knowledge and imagination. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. Elizabeth blackwells most popular book is pioneer work in opening the medical profession. She never uses first editions or rare books, but miss blackwell had to overcome an initial sense of guilt when cutting up the books. The tutors will provide an introduction to fine art practice, including drawing and painting, which will help the students focus on and effectively critique their artworks. Anonymous paper sculptures in scotlands libraries boing.
This remarkable artist employs this delicate, accessible medium and uses irreversible, destructive processes to reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, dreams and ambitions. Su blackwells book sculptures with images book sculpture. The most beautiful house in the lakes blackwell, the arts. Many of her book sculptures are inspired by the time she spent playing in the woods as a child, and she creates tranquil landscapes from the pages of fairy tales and written folklore.
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