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Dec 24, 2016 these amazing book sculptures are created by artist sue blackwell, and were photographed by johanna parkin. While she was attending rca her father passed away. Bygg studio, who have created an entire alphabet out of stacked books. These amazing sculptures are are crafted using nothing but antique books. Threedimensional book sculptures by su blackwell wired. 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.
Culture lust is celebrating books this week and ive included artists who work with books as. Su blackwell revives old books, which otherwise would have gathered dust on the shelves. After all, when it comes to storytelling, books are one of the oldest and most creative mediums. Su blackwell brings the fairytale world to life in these stunning book sculptures. I am a big fan of books and anything related to paper. Dec 01, 2010 we are loving our collaboration with young british paper craft artist, su blackwell, who we commissioned to create a unique sculpture for our enchanted christmas windows. Book sculptures by su blackwell musetouch visual arts magazine.
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