This book is titled beastiary by alexander korzer robinson alexander korzer robinson and the notion of inner landscape vintage book art alexander korzer robinson this artist creates these images by hand cutting into pages of old books to create a image based on the elements he chooses to keep and display. Through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Jun 20, 2012 through the tradition of collage alexander korzer robinson. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. I want one for my visualizing while reading lessons. Diary of an art historian mona lisa, rembrandt and venus enjoy a wellearned rest during lockdown. After the coronavirus pandemic, we will need our museums masterpieces as never before. Alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience.
Bristolbased artist alexander korzerrobinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art picture. By using antiquarian books, it makes the work simultaneously an exploration and a deconstruction of nostalgia. Tin box mini book, junk journal kit, printable ephemera, vintage, miniature. Jun 20, 2011 alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Paper book paper art art diary altered book art book. Im torn about book sculpting by alexander korzer robinson.
I wrote about alexander korzerrobinsons amazing antique book art earlier this year. Thanks to trend hunter, i have seen some beautiful things done for and with books, but i think that alexander korzerrobinsons spectacular creations are by far the best. Bristolbased artist alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art picture. Into the crypt tunnel book tunnel book, art, book art. Englandbased alexander korzerrobinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as. Mar 27, 2011 the traditional book might be threatened by the advent of ebooks but there are some uses for books that the digital equivalent cant compete with. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by.
Elva manipulates paper to create vibrant three dimensional work. Through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing the very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Now, here comes his latest work which is also up for grab the cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell book. He makes book sculptures, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others. Bristolbased artist alexander korzerrobinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works. Through the artistic treatment discarded or unused objects regain meaning in a new context. I think i would severely injure myself with an xacto knife. Apr 23, 2010 thanks to trend hunter, i have seen some beautiful things done for and with books, but i think that alexander korzer robinson s spectacular creations are by far the best. Using the book as his medium, he sculpts its pages to create 3d cover art that begs to be displayed in a museum of some sort.
The work is usually no larger than 16x20 with an average depth of. See more ideas about brian dettmer, altered books and book sculpture. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. English artist alexander korzerrobinson for more than four years creating works. The organic shapes of her work pulsate with color and energy. Book sculpture art sculptures altered book art art carved book journal art journals assemblage art handmade books book crafts altered books book sculptures by nicholas jones, jacqueline rush lee, and alexander korzer robinson. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view and details.
Alexander korzerrobinson, based in bristol, takes old. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer brian dettmer, altered book art, 3d studio. The artist, alexander korzerrobinson, creates his sculptures by working through a book page by page, deliberately cutting out and discarding some of the illustrations. Art from dissected books by alexander korzerrobinson. The work is made by cutting through books to create assemblies of images in relief. A 3d book sculpture created from an antiquarian book entitled canis in bristol, england. See more ideas about paper art, paper and book art. Aug 17, 2012 the artist, alexander korzer robinson, creates his sculptures by working through a book page by page, deliberately cutting out and discarding some of the illustrations. View alexander korzerrobinsons artwork on saatchi art.
See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Paper sculptures by elva robinson christian artist resource. Close the book back up and youre left with this, each volume retaining its. In this way, i build my composition using only the images found in the book. Papier diy shadow box art books art altered book art book sculpture assemblage art book crafts the book art lessons magazine the book collages of alexander korzer robinson bristol based artist alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by carving discarded encyclopedias and literally exposing their inner b. Artists speak volumes at devon guild the exeter daily. Alexander korzer robinson the sunday at home, 1889 2015.
Alexander korzer robinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. I stopped to take a closer look and talk to robert robinson of rokoro. Using antiquarian books, makes the work at the same time an exploration and a deconstruction of nostalgia. Meyers 18, 1906 cut book sculpture alexander korzerrobinson. We attended the opening of an exhibition of art by ruth maendel at the mennonite heritage centre gallery in winnipeg last evening. Englandbased alexander korzer robinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as. Book sculptures of alexander korzerrobinson youtube. Altered books ideas for 2019 kunstjournal inspiration, art journal inspiration. Im torn about book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson. This book is titled beastiary by alexander korzerrobinson alexander korzerrobinson and the notion of inner landscape vintage book art alexander korzerrobinson this artist creates these images by hand cutting into pages of old books to create a image based on the elements he chooses to keep and display. This is an inspirational guide to get you started making your own works of art. Art from antique books by alexander korzer robinson. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson in 2020 book.
Below is a selection of cut book works from 2008 to the present. The link below is to an article with photos that takes a look at book themed sculptures. Atlanta, ga artist brian dettmer book sculpture, book art, altered. Book sculpture, cut book art, paper, art, book art, altered book, four rooms.
Alexander korzer robinson the girls own annual, 1897 2015. Plymouth artist maddy pethick is running a handson workshop where old books will be transformed by folding, ripping, sticking and stitching, into fabulous sculptures. Book art by alexander korzerrobinson book sculpture, altered. This is the fantastic work of berlinbased artist alexander korzer robinson.
Alexander korzer robinson i make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the girls own annual, 1897 2015, 28. Art from antique books by alexander korzerrobinson. Why art is important within the classroom altered book art. Art from dissected books by alexander korzerrobinson upcyclist. Oct 27, 2012 3d book art by alexander korzerrobinson published october 27, 2012 at 634. A 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual. Drawing from a background in psychology, his art practice focuses on the notion of the inner landscape. Book art by alexander korzer robinson alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. The traditional book might be threatened by the advent of ebooks but there are some uses for books that the digital equivalent cant compete with. Innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new works of art that can be hung from the wall. He then brings the book to life through these illustrations. Innovative artist alexander korzerrobinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall.
Click here to join the mailing list for updates on exhibitions and new work. Book cutout art by alexander korzer robinson dyscario. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art altered book art, spiritus, book sculpture, art. She cleverly combines photography with her paper sculptures, creating intriguing art. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art art, altered book art. Alexander korzerrobinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u. View alexander korzerrobinsons profile on saatchi art. Alexander korzerrobinsons work has a definite wow factor and its a wow. Remarkably, the images in the final work are seen from their original place in the book. Black raven book magic book pagan diary book of shadows spell book. Window, cut encyclopedia 1928 a collage by alexander korzer robinson, who uses old books and encyclopedias.
All the images in the final artwork are from the original pages of the book. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Papier diy shadow box art books art altered book art book sculpture assemblage art book crafts the book art lessons magazine the book collages of alexander korzerrobinson bristol based artist alexander korzerrobinson creates incredible works of art by carving discarded encyclopedias and literally exposing their inner b. Alexander korzerrobinson exhibitions, original art and. For his artwork he utilizes antique and used materials, with the current focus on altered books. The book objects of alexander korzerrobinson book art, art. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson a 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual. Book art by alexander korzer robinson book art suddenly our book shelf is feeling a little underwhelming after getting a peek at this dutch artists diy book art. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art altered book art, book sculpture, art carved. Book art sculptures from old books euromaxx youtube. The tree of books altered book art, book sculpture, book crafts.
Book sculpture, cut book art, paper, art, book art, altered book, four rooms, channel 4, bbc culture show, summer exhibition. Alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. Alexander korzerrobinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. Brian dettmer and alexander korzer robinson dig deep into the pages of. Additional events include a symposium at the university of exeter 15 may debating uk book art. See more ideas about book art, book making and artist.
Up book book pages paper book paper art folded book art 3d cuts arte sketchbook altered book art altered books pages learn about the fun and fascinating art of altering books. Ukbased artist alexander korzerrobinson creates incredible sculptural book collages using only the images found in each book. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the sunday at home, 1889 2015, collage inside old encyclopedia, 30. Alexander korzerrobinson is a uk based artist who creates beautiful book sculptures using cut out images from old encyclopaedias and books. See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture, book art. His base materials are antiquarian books, that have been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passing of time. Window, cut encyclopedia 1928 a collage by alexander korzerrobinson, who uses old books and encyclopedias. Korzerrobinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others, but never adding anything into a scene.
His work contains narratives that try to explore and deconstruct nostalgia, creating what he describes as our inner landscapes. Innovative artist alexander korzerrobinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new works of art that can be hung from the wall. The most challenging aspect for me is to find the hidden narrative in the books i cut up. Bristol based alexander korzer robinson creates unique art of works by literally carving discarded encyclopaedias and exposing their inner beauty. The cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Dec 06, 2010 i wrote about alexander korzerrobinsons amazing antique book art earlier this year. These are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson. A few weeks ago, while visiting greenwich market, i came across some beautiful book sculptures. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson telegraph. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in their original place. The link below is to an article with photos that takes a look at bookthemed sculptures. Jack sachs creates a series of giant smileinducing statues for chengdu. Book art by alexander korzerrobinson alexander patiently creates these amazing bookobjects by taking old books, cutting out pages one after another, leaving only the illustrations that are. Alexander korzer robinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u.
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