Thursday, July 29, 2010

Su Blackwell: Paper Sculptures






Amazing book cut sculptures by Su Blackwell, a London based art director. She creates stunning sculptures cut out of ordinary books where fairytale creatures, butterflies and birds are bring to life. You may not able to read them, but these pieces will leave you in awe at every glimpse.

"I often work within the realm of fairy-tales and folk-lore. I began making a series of book-sculpture, cutting-out images from old books to create three-dimensional diorama’s, and displaying them inside wooden boxes."

Her work left be amazed and curious to know how she create these delicate and intricate artwork out of old books. So, I searched some more and found this video showing her in action. Enjoy!

14 comments:

  1. this is probably one of the most amazing things i've ever seen! ever!

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  2. Wow!!!!! I just love this - what an amazig work! I could never do such a delicate thing - i like to paint with rough brushes - but this is so poetic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Gorgeous! I did a post on Betty Pepper's Book Keepings:

    http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/2010/01/betty-peppers-book-keeping.html

    She kind of does similar work. I love it! :) xo

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  4. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
    What a talented artist.

    I am so happy I found this site. I love OWLs, and I love this blog!!!

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  5. great blog!...a truly wonderful collection.

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  6. Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog! I just looked at every single one of your posts! I couldn't stop - they were all amazing!

    Great work!

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  7. Oh wow!Such an awesome display of great talent.

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  8. they are simply fantastic and breathtaking!!

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  9. I have known of her, but it was soooo wonderful to see her live and working. This is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing this bit of beautifulness. Your blog is fantastic.

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  10. Remarkable. I've seen some of her work in photographs before but the video really brings it to life. It's just jaw dropping. Would love to own one. I'd like to have one of those giant ones as a piece of sculpture in my living room!

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  11. wonderful. Thanks for all this owls and links

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