Happy Friday my dear friends!
This week, I featured crafts from this
an inspiring blog.
Jason Thompson, the author, has this to say
{and it's one of my favorite lines}
about old & forgotten books:
Is there a purpose for some of these
unwanted books? Answering this question
leads us to artists, designers, and artisans
who appreciate books in a uniquely different
way. Although the fundamental parts of a
book might consist of pages and covers,
the artist's eye sees something more: raw
materials to create unique objects far
removed from the book form. To these
artists, books are resources to rearrange,
recycle, and re-imagine into
functional and decorative objects.
Apart from crafty ideas, the book also
highlights work by different artists.
If you think old books are blah,
take a look at these pieces and
I guarantee, you'll say "TADA!"
by Betty Pepper
by Betty Pepper
by Laura Cahill
by Laura Cahill
by Jill Sylvia
by Jill Sylvia
by Su Blackwell
by Su Blackwell
by Su Blackwell
by Robert The
by Robert The
Aren't these mind-blowing?
Oh the possibility of books!
Here's to a great weekend!
I Love the Sue Blackwell's you posted...
ReplyDeleteI posted about an anonymous that has been leaving his art with books in Edinburgh. Have a look:
http://igotthesuninthemorning.blogspot.com/2011/09/mysterious-and-artsy-paper-sculptures.html
Though my love-books-soul shrink a bit at the idea of seeing a book "destroyed" there's a huge talent in these TADAS.
Have a nice weekend,
Teresa
Thanks for the link Teresa! I really admire these artists who make beautiful work out of old books :)
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