For the book autopsies brian takes old books which have ceased to be valued for their content and gives them new life as art objects. Mar 09, 2009 brian dettmer treballa amb llibres usats primer publicar, despres escriure. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is relocated or implanted, only removed. Posted in cool stuff tagged anagram bookshop, book art, book autopsies, book dissections, book sculpture, brian dettmer, donald lipski, fairy tale book scenes, foreedge art, martin frost, paper sculptures, su blackwell, unique books, unusual books 14 replies. The book surgeon brian dettmer uses scissors,knives and books to creat his sculpture. Turns several of my cranks all at once, just the way i like them turned. Dettmer manipulates the pages and spines to form the shape of his sculptures. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books. Recently ive written about a few artists who combine cutouts with books yukon terya, nicholas jones and chisato tamabayashi to name three and brian dettmer fits right into that category. Coilhouse blog archive brian dettmers book autopsies. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. The book autopsies of brian dettmer book sculpture, book. Brian dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside.
Brian dettmers insanely creative book autopsies signal v. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning works. A large body of his current work is created by altering vintage books. Brian dettmer is known for his artwork that involves the alteration of information media. Whats even more amazing is that he doesnt plan ahead before he carves.
Brian dettmer book autopsies sliced book sculptures. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes. No boundaries, suggests the theme of freedom from rules and constraints, from the limits imposed by traditions and expectations. Scottish artist who uses a scalpel instead of a brush or a pen, creating constructions that transform found ephemera, such as books, music scores, maps, newspapers, currency and photographs. Until 2006, dettmer lived in and around chicago, where he earned his ba in 1997 from columbia college chicago camper 2005. Artist brian dettmer challenges media that has been cast aside. Books, no matter the genre, have always fascinated me. This is the most amazing yet simple concept of altered book arts. He makes creative use of books as an artwork medium. For the book autopsies brian takes old books which have ceased to be valued for their content. His books have been referred to as autopsies and for good reason he cuts through the surface, revealing the insides of each book in a completly and utterly fascinating way. The process of taking a ream of paper, setting it permanently within the grasp of binding, and designing a front and back cover so as to capture the gist of the content within to me there is no form of art as transcendent or laden with meaning. Brian dettmer s book autopsies are radically altered books that are sliced, diced and reworked to form threedimensional structures.
He uses an array of precision instruments to create or reveal patterns within a given book or set of books, often taking advantage of the particular. See more ideas about brian dettmer, book sculpture and book art. To say that new yorker brian dettmers book autopsies are complex is a massive understatement, as the work here proves. Brian dettmers book autopsies artist brian dettmer carves up books to reveal their essence in sculptural form. He is noted for his alteration of preexisting mediasuch as old books, maps, record albums, and.
However, dettmer does not simply slice inanimate objects in two, he nips, he tucks, he teases. Below is a 1570 printing by john day of euclids the elements of geometry, complete with foldable diagrams. Brian dettmers probably been around for quite a while, but just now ive started to discover him. Amazing book sculpture brian dettmer, what a great idea for an old dictionary book artart carved out of books. May 19, 2009 brian dettmer, an american artist takes a very sharp knife and performs autopsies on books of all things. But for brian dettmeralso known as the book surgeonhe found a way to gave a new life for these antique printed materials. Each page reveals a hidden image and dettmer uncovers this with an array of colours and shades. Brian dettmers insanely creative book autopsies signal.
The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. Old books, cassette tapes, records and maps are the artists medium. Jul 07, 2014 to say that new yorker brian dettmers book autopsies are complex is a massive understatement, as the work here proves. Brian dettmers book autopsies sliced book sculptures. Atlantabased artist brian dettmer creates marvelous sculptures by performing surgery on books. Sep 06, 2007 brian dettmer book autopsies sliced book sculptures brian dettmer, born in 1974, was raised in naperville, illinois. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical. Brian dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered threedimensional sculptures. The process of taking a ream of paper, setting it permanently within the grasp of binding, and designing a front and back cover so as to capture the gist of the content within to me there is no form of art as. Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. He uses an array of precision instruments to create or reveal patterns within a given book or set of books, often taking advantage of the particular appearance, form and content of his subject material. He uses old, nonfiction materials such as books, maps, encyclopedias, and textbooks to create incredible pieces of sculptures.
The book is open to the point where euclid explains what makes a pyramid a pyramid. Brian dettmer takes a scalpel to old books to reveal their inner meaning and calls them book autopsies. Born in 1974, in chicago, brian dettmer studied art at colombia college, where he focused mainly on painting. Artist brian dettmer digs into a good book literally, with a knife to create beautifully intricate forms that reflect how we see old information in a modern world. The books are cut by hand and no text or image is repositioned to create the final autopsy. Looking at both these books i was reminded of my friend, the paper whiz, kelli anderson, and her new. Brian dettmers insanely creative book autopsies jason fried wrote this on mar 20 2008 27 comments certainly one of the most creative concepts ive seen in a long time. Dettmers tactile booksculptures are metaphors for the. Brian dettmers book autopsies brian dettmer studied art painting at colombia college, where whilst working at a signage store he started exploring the relationship between code and art. Brian dettmer book autopsies finally something i can say i like from the explorations in media modifications or altered books world. Brian dettmer, an american artist takes a very sharp knife and performs autopsies on books of all things.
Creating paintings based on braille and morse code, he then moved on to layered works that involved pasting newspaper and book pages to a canvas. Over recent decades, basket makers have been expanding the ancient traditions they both honor and now transcend to. Brian dettmer is a kind of book surgeon, performing autopsies on old volumes with engaging threedimensional results. Brian dettmers book autopsies are radically altered books that are sliced, diced and reworked to form threedimensional structures. May 06, 2011 dettmer s unique style involves carving into and through the pages of books to create dimensional sculpture. Brian dettmer artwork video exhibitions bibliography collections bio cv contact 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010. Brian dettmer, also known as the book surgeon uses knives, tweezers and surgical tools to carve old dictionaries and encyclopedias into incredible works of art.
Jun 29, 2010 recently ive written about a few artists who combine cutouts with books yukon terya, nicholas jones and chisato tamabayashi to name three and brian dettmer fits right into that category. The artist calls himself the book surgeon because he uses knives, tweezers, and surgical tools to carve the art works out of old medical journals, illustration books, dictionaries, map books and encyclopedias. Book autopsies artist, brian dettmer scouring fine art related forums, i found myself curious about one contemporary artist in specific, brian dettmer. Mar 19, 2009 atlantabased artist brian dettmer creates marvelous sculptures by performing surgery on books. Nun piss install gill sans mt and helvetica, or this wont appear as id like. It includes historical perspectives, a look at ethical considerations, and reasons for performing an autopsy. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new. Conceptual sculptures from books by brian dettmer beauty will save. Feb 06, 2015 what do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. The book autopsies of brian dettmer oddity central. Brian dettmer, also known as the book surgeon uses knives. Brian dettmer book autopsies sliced book sculptures brian dettmer, born in 1974, was raised in naperville, illinois. Book autopsies during the week of february 1, you each worked your way through the reading portfolios youve compiled over the first semester of this year.
They are his works of art or better known as his book autopsies. Prayson offers insight into the importance of autopsy as a method of discovering new medical information, how autopsies are done, and what they can reveal about how a person lived and died. He has a show opening april 3 at chicagos packer schopf gallery. Oct 02, 2008 brian dettmer s unbelievable book autopsies this is certainly both insane and creative american artist, brian dettmer, creates threedimensional sculptures by carving into books with the use of scalpels, tweezers and other medical instruments. Brian dettmer, from his series book autopsies cuidate y protege tu salud. Dec 28, 2012 brian dettmers book autopsies brian dettmer studied art painting at colombia college, where whilst working at a signage store he started exploring the relationship between code and art. Books worth a thousand words ldm graphic design blog. What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Dettmers unique style involves carving into and through the pages of books to create dimensional sculpture. Book autopsies brian dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered threedimensional sculptures. Book autopsies artist, brian dettmer written by theecarey. Why you should listen new yorkbased artist brian dettmer carves intricate sculptures from outdated materials like encyclopedias, textbooks, maps and cassette tapes. To see a bit of his process, watch his profile on cbs news.
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