Book carving is one of the fastest growing art forms of. Artist transforms old books into miniature landscapes. In the course of his 30 years of practice, interdisciplinary artist guy laramee has created in such varied and numerous disciplines as theater writing and directing, contemporary music composition, musical instrument design and building, singing, video, scenography, sculpture, installation, painting, and literature. Kerry millers intricately carved artworks from old books this is very cool, but it looks like kerry miller is destroying some great vintage books. Outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book.
His series entitled the great wall and biblios represent the degradation of human culture and show glacial landscapes, deep valleys and plateaus. Jun 12, 2012 breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. For the last 25 years, hes created multimedia artworks that address the erosion of cultures. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Canadian artist guy laramee has recently published a new series of his amazing book landscapes which are made by carving old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Dissections and excavations in book art brings together the work of five mixedmedia artists from around the world who, using books as a point of departure, sculpt, scrape, bend, and carve to create astonishing compositions. Home projects bookwork paintingdrawing dioramas installation performing arts mixed media commissions info artist statement press biography. Laramee is an incredibly talented artist with a broad range of skills from painting and sculpting. The power and art of the book childrens museum of the arts presents a way with words.
His artworks are housed in the public collections of yale university art gallery, new haven museum of art and design. Aparados da serra is a specific mountain pass that is part of a hundred mile long line of canyons, where the high plateau sinks down near to sea level a 5000foot drop over one mile, creating a dramatic topography of crevasses and needles, somewhat. I carve landscapes out of books and i paint romantic landscapes. Montrealbased artist guy laramee previously recently unveiled a new body of sculptural work, highlighting his evolving ability to excavate mountainous landscapes, cavernous hollows, and sloping watersheds from the dense pages of repurposed books. Guy laramee artwork presented by foster white gallery, seattle. This video accompanies the exhibition entitled rebound. A glowing river of books creates a trafficfree haven in ann arbor. The book as an art form artists books libguides at the. An altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps.
Beautiful landscapes carved out of books altered book art. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great wall, where the dense pages of. Artist guy laramee creates stunning works of book art. Four brilliant book sculpture artists and their most mesmerizing book art worlds oldest coloring book discovered in missouri library phenomenal nontraditional sculptures and the artists who make them.
A part of me is horrified, book sculpture, book art. Jul 07, 2014 depending on whom you ask, repurposing books is either beautiful or blasphemy. While artists books can take many forms, there are a few elements that are common across the practice. Inspired by a longheld belief in the erosion of culture, this project is deeply personal to the artistand, he believes, inherently relatable to all humans. Juneseptember 2007 2007 refuges, at galerie praxis stetherese solo 2006 biblios, household altars and refuges at axe neo7 hull, qc, february 2006 solo 2006 exploitingexploding the book at art institute of boston. This project is inspired by two trips to a region of southern brazil called serra do corvo branco. Magical artworks place lamps, books, and chairs in the middle of nature. All mounting is fully reversible, without any potential damage to the art.
Jan 30, 2012 the human spirit transcends the known through the work of guy laramee who combines the old philosophies of asian arts and zen and draws energy from romanticism. Hardbound books are sandblasted into stunning works of. Artist guy laramee is known for his unique relationship with the humble hardcover book. The book is a medium that allows an artists work to be accessible to a multitude of people in different locations at any given time. Click here to view more images of a way with words. Guy laramee has taken book art to a whole new level, carving realistic landscapes across various volumes. The power and art of the book, an exhibition that presents artworks which draw attention to the long and remarkable history of the book. A number of excellent works of book art by guy laramee are display at expression gallery in sainthyacinthe throughout august canadian artist guy laramee continues to make headlines with his incredible book landscapes made by carving old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material.
Montrealbased artist guy laramee previously recently unveiled a new body of sculptural work, highlighting his evolving ability to excavate. At the heart of guy laramees artistic practice is a quest for transcendence. Mar 17, 2020 book landscapes by guy laramee also header image canadian artist guy laramee creates mindblowing landscapes employing repurposed books as a sculptural medium. Beautiful landscapes carved out of books altered book. The canadian guy laramee is a super talented artist who has worked as a singer, sculptor, composer, painter and writer. The series is composed by nine book sculptures each of which have as a central feature a twosided work. New carved book landscapes by guy laramee bored panda. This project is dedicated to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse ordeals gl. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. Hardbound books are sandblasted into stunning works of book art. His paintings are unapologetically romantic, while his carved book sculptures explore the erosion and impermanence of human culture in the context of the natural world. And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts. Contemporary artworks top 10 art news and events by zet.
Jul 12, 2015 the canadian guy laramee is a super talented artist who has worked as a singer, sculptor, composer, painter and writer. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning. Find artworks by guy laramee canadian, 1957 on mutualart and find more works from galleries, museums and auction houses worldwide. This project is inspired by two trips to a region of southern brazil called serra do corvo brancorange of the white raven. Guy laramee from canada creates increadible sculptures from old books. Yatzer caught up with the artist to discover his approaches to his practice and discussed human primitiveness, sandblasting and artistic freedom. Carved book sculpture by guy laramee book carvings amazing book sculptures created by talented canadian artist guy laramee planet viral for artist guy laramee, these book carvings have a much deeper meaning cube breaker books become landscapealtered book art book carvings shocking and funny book carvings by guy laramee see more. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art.
Breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great wall, where the dense pages of old books are excavated to reveal serene mountains, plateaus, and ancient structures. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee artist guy laramee has recently completed a number of new sculptural works where he transforms thick tomes into. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by guy laramee. Guy laramee at the heart of guy laramees artistic practice is a quest for transcendence. The book as an art form artists books libguides at. Increasingly, contemporary artists have been exploring the interplay among the function, structure, and format of books.
Guy laramee has been featured in articles for the burnaway, the flavorwire and the hi. Laramee embarked on his book art journey nearly 20 years ago. Jul 26, 2011 the voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias which he carves using a method of sandblasting. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. May 23, 2017 artist guy laramee is known for his unique relationship with the humble hardcover book.
The very idea of cutting up pages with an xacto knife or pulling a leather cover off an old novel to make a purse is enough to make some book lovers wince. Landscapes carved out of books by guy laramee part of montreal based artist guy laramees new series titled guan yin where he transforms book pages. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of art. Buy art at exclusive members only pricing at the leading online contemporary art marketplace. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Guy laramee has been featured in articles for the burnaway, the flavorwire and the hifructose. Guy laramee is a contemporary canadian artist best known for his symbolic sculptures that portray a loss of information, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. All completed artworks expose new relationships with the books contents and internal elements exactly where they have been since their original conception. Carved book sculpture by guy laramee book carvings amazing book sculptures created by talented canadian artist guy laramee planet viral. Sep 17, 2019 the book is a medium that allows an artists work to be accessible to a multitude of people in different locations at any given time. Using sandblasting tools, hell turn an encyclopedia into a book sculpture of a fantastical.
He combines the old philosophies of asian arts and zen and draws energy from romanticism. Book carvings by guy laramee book sculpture, book art. Landscapes carved out of books by guy laramee part of montreal based artist guy laramees new series titled guan yin where he transforms book pages into phenomenal landscapes. Carved book landscape by artist guy larameeafter two trips to brazil, artist guy laramee has realized a series of nine, carved book sculptures that meticulously. Well, there are a few creative artists around the world who have beautifully turned vintage books into intricate artworks. Guy laramee biblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a talent for transforming the pages of thick books into. Nov 27, 2015 guy laramee onde eles moram where they live. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries. Guy larameebiblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a talent for transforming the pages of thick books into. Understanding a book as an artwork invites a reflection on the properties of the book form itself. Nov 29, 2018 click here to view more images of a way with words.
Outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book sculptures of fantastical lands. Dont miss out on your chance to put your artwork in front of 100s of thousands of people who love art including collectors and gallery. Unlike traditional book sculptures, guy laramee adds textures and colors to capture the true essence of each setting while using the pages of the books as his foundation. The given book art is so incredible that at first glance you wont be able to figure out that its made out of nothing but textbooks. But of all his talents, which draws most attention are his sculptures made.
Contemporary artworks top 10 art news and events by. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of. Guy laramee has worked as a stage writer, director, composer, a fabricator of musical instruments, a singer, sculptor, painter and writer. Their work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the childrens museum of the arts and the musee national des beauxarts du quebec. Seeing this printed matter as far more than text, he transforms the likes of large encyclopedias and dictionaries into incredible works of book art. Apr 06, 2017 it may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Guy laramee guy laramee has taken book art to a whole new level, carving realistic landscapes across various volumes. Oct 11, 2017 guy laramee is an interdisciplinary artist based in montreal whose recent works employ books as a sculptural medium. Dec 14, 2010 10 visual artists who use books as their medium. Artist carves aweinspiring landscapes out of obsolete and outdated books. From william baczek fine arts, guy laramee, grotta, altered book, inks, pigments, 10 58. Artworks with a deckled or decorative edges will be floated on the matboard, with acrylic spacers to separate the art from the glazing. Snow on old carved books by guy laramee book sculpture. As you can probably guess by looking at the artworks below, book carving is a delicate and.
Artist guy laramee creates amazing miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. He calls his new project guan yin and dedicates it to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse ordeals. For the better part of three decades multidisciplinary artist guy laramee has worked as a stage writer, director, composer, a fabricator of musical instruments, a singer, sculptor, painter and writer. His paintings are unapologetically romantic, while his carved book sculptures explore. Guy laramee at the heart of guy laramee s artistic practice is a quest for transcendence.
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