Guy laramee book art

Guy laramee book art will never let you look at a textbook. A wire mesh frame gave the mass of unused volumes the illusion of being poured like a liquid. These book sculptures or book carvings were created by canadan creative, guy laramee. Theres a wellknown saying that you shouldnt judge a book by its cover. Outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book. Here, we talk to laramee about his bookworksan ongoing series of carved book landscapes that comment on the erosion of cultureto learn more his practice as a whole. His paintings are unapologetically romantic, while his carved book sculptures explore the erosion and impermanence of human culture in the context of the natural world. Mar 16, 2015 guy laramee book art will never let you look at a textbook the same way again. Artist guy laramee creates amazing miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias.

He turns them into works of art by whittling them into landscapes. A number of excellent works of book art by guy laramee are display at expression gallery in sainthyacinthe throughout august 2012. Art guy laramee book art decor, design, hair, style. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by guy laramee. May 6, 2015 guy laramee is the exception to well, any rule. Landscapes from old books by guy laramee with images.

An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. Nov 22, 2016 in the course of his 30 years of practice, interdisciplinary artist guy laramee has created in such varied and numerous disciplines as theater writing and directing, contemporary music composition, musical instrument design and building, singing, video, scenography, sculpture, installation, painting, and literature. Dissections and excavations in book art brings together the work of five mixedmedia artists from around the world who, using books as a point of departure, sculpt. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great.

Continuing the lines drawn by caspar friedrich and gerhard richter, laramee admits to his attraction to spirituality. Montrealbased artist guy laramee previously recently unveiled a new body of sculptural work, highlighting his evolving ability to excavate. Jun 12, 2012 breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. Hardbound books are sandblasted into stunning works of. The power and art of the book, an exhibition that presents artworks which draw attention to the long and remarkable history of the book. New carved book landscapes by guy laramee bored panda. I had no idea that such a thing could exist, i had no idea that there were artists working in this. May 01, 2017 colossal art, design, and visual culture. Commissions guy laramee with images book sculpture. Guy laramee artwork presented by foster white gallery, seattle. He calls his new project guan yin and dedicates it to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse ordeals. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Jun 22, 2012 today i want to share with you the fantastic work of guy laramee. Canadian artist guy laramees book art transforms textbooks, reference manuals, and works of fiction and.

Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy. Hes versed in theater writing and directing, contemporary music composition, musical instrument design and building, singing, video, scenography, installation, painting, literature and sculpture. The diverse and highly gifted artist, guy is most well known for his sculptural works of carved book landscapes. Montrealbased artist guy laramee recently unveiled a new body of sculptural work, highlighting his evolving ability to excavate mountainous landscapes, cavernous hollows, and sloping watersheds from the dense pages of repurposed books.

Contemporary canadian art canada artists books text. Using sandblasting tools, each piece reveals a stunning landscape crafted with exquisite detail. The purpose of books is to spread information and ideas with relative rapidity, economy, and ease, but what purpose do these objects now serve. By carving into a text, artist guy laramee finds a new way to. The artist says the erosion of culture is an ongoing theme in his sculptural work and paintings. His series entitled the great wall and biblios represent the degradation of human culture and show glacial landscapes, deep valleys and plateaus. Seeing this printed matter as far more than text, he transforms the likes of large encyclopedias and dictionaries into incredible works of book art. An unofficial fan page that aims to spawn further interest and appreciation in laramee s very unique art. But the thought behind his creations is so arresting that it warrants serious consideration. An unofficial fan page that aims to spawn further interest and appreciation in laramees very unique art. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great wall, where the dense pages of. For years, weve been captivated by the inventive creations of interdisciplinary artist guy laramee. The artist has been active for three decades, with several other disciplines in tow that include live music, theatre, and literature. Dec 20, 2012 paper book paper art brian dettmer instalation art recycled books buch design drawn art altered book art book sculpture 22 creative ideas for making something new from old books i love reading as much as the next person if the next person happens to be a bibliophile.

Rather the material for the art works are old dictionaries and encyclopedias. Guy laram e e is a multidisciplinary artist that has been a stage writer, composer, director, singer, sculpture, painter and more for over 30 years. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Hardbound books are sandblasted into stunning works of book art. Oct 15, 2017 carved book landscapes by montrealbased artist, guy laramee. H260 x w276 x d226 mmacquired from william baczek fine arts, 12 september 2017. Jul 26, 2011 the voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Jan 02, 2012 carved book landscapes by guy laramee artist statement the erosion of cultures and of culture as a whole is the theme that runs through the last 25 years of my artistic practice. From william baczek fine arts, guy laramee, grotta, altered book, inks, pigments, 10 58. Jul 07, 2014 alicia martins cascading books, or biografias, was an over the top, 5,000book art installation featured in various locations across spain and the netherlands. Images via thechive, chroniclebooks, bookart, curatedmag guy laramee created an amazing cave in his work.

Laramee is an incredibly talented artist with a broad range of skills from painting and sculpting. Mar 05, 2012 canadian artist guy laramee has found a new use for old books. Using sandblasting tools, hell turn an encyclopedia into a book sculpture of a fantastical. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books. Jan 3, 2012 guy laramee from canada creates increadible sculptures from old books.

Cultures arise, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. The book sculptures of guy laramee hifructose magazine. Are you familiar with the fantastic work of guy laramee. Guy laramee has been featured in articles for the burnaway, the flavorwire and the hi. Jan 30, 2012 the human spirit transcends the known through the work of guy laramee the montreal based artist who pushes the materiality of the common book to the limit. For guy laramee previously, though, a books contents arent the. See more ideas about book sculpture, art and book art. Bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias carved into landscapes and structures. Their work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the childrens museum of the arts and the musee national des beauxarts du quebec. May 23, 2017 artist guy laramee is known for his unique relationship with the humble hardcover book. So i carve landscapes out of books and i paint romantic landscapes, says the artist on his website. See available sculpture, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. Cbs this morning special correspondent jeff glor reports.

Guy laramee is a contemporary canadian artist best known for his symbolic sculptures that portray a loss of information, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Quentin blake books art altered book art colossal art book sculpture handmade books. Nov 29, 2018 childrens museum of the arts presents a way with words. After carving landscapes and structures into old books, guy then paints them in varied colours. Canadian artist guy laramee has recently published a new series of his amazing book landscapes which are made by carving old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Guy laramee biblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a talent for transforming the pages of thick books into beautiful natural landscapes and historical scenes.

Dissections and excavations in book art at halsey institute of contemporary art burnaway 180720. He then paints, inks, and colors the carved books, culminating in topographies that are both rooted in realism and straight out of a dream. On his website, laramee expounds on the idea behind his creations and leaves us with more. Guy laramee home projects bookwork paintingdrawing dioramas installation performing arts mixed media commissions info artist statement. Jan 25, 2020 if it werent for the strong message of loss of information that guy laramee conveys through his symbolic sculptures of halferoded books, his works wouldve been merely a collection of motheaten books. Inspired by a longheld belief in the erosion of culture, this project is deeply personal to the artistand, he believes, inherently relatable to all humans. Landscapes from old books by guy laramee with images book.

The invention of the printing press in the 1440s launched the book into the industrial age, increasing the production and distribution of the written. Inspired by a longheld belief in the erosion of culture, this project is deeply personal to the artistand, he believes, inherently. Artist guy laramee creates stunning works of book art. Guy laramee at the heart of guy laramees artistic practice is a quest for transcendence. In the course of his 30 years of practice, this interdisciplinary artist has created in such varied and numerous disciplines as theater writing and directing, contemporary music composition, musical instrument design and building, singing, video, scenography, sculpture, installation, painting, and literature. Guy laramee has taken book art to a whole new level, carving realistic landscapes across various volumes. From these books guy carves landscapes and plateau. For the better part of three decades multidisciplinary artist guy laramee has worked as a stage writer, director, composer, a fabricator of musical instruments, a singer, sculptor, painter and writer. Dec 22, 2011 colossal art, design, and visual culture. Increasingly, contemporary artists have been exploring the interplay among the function, structure, and format of books.

Incredible landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Laramee embarked on his book art journey nearly 20 years ago. Guy laramee sculpts and erodes books into mountain landscapes. Dissections and excavations in book art brings together the work of five mixedmedia artists from around the world who, using books as a point of departure, sculpt, scrape, bend, and carve to create astonishing compositions. Artist guy laramee transforms hardbound encyclopedias into stunning works of book art. Inspiration artistique books art altered book art book sculpture sculpture ideas canadian artists book crafts paper crafts mixed media art extraordinary new book carvings of mountains and caves artist guy laramee is back with a new series of extraordinary book carvings and this time they pay tribute to han shan, a chinese hermit poet.