In doing so he creates entirely new narratives using only the preexisting illustrations, charts, graphs and other visual elements printed inside of each book. Incredible book art by alexander korzerrobinson beyond. Art from antique books by alexander korzer robinson. Nouveau larousse illustre 5, 1906 sculpture by alexander. Alexander korzer robinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view and details. Weve seen plenty of book sculptures over the past few years, but what separates korzer robinson s work is that he constructs a wild medley of images all found within their respective books, composed in their original position. Artist creates sculpture cutting books page by page. He makes book sculptures, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others. Book carving art alexander korzer robinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others. The cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Canis, book paper sculpture by alexander korzer robinson. Finally a solution to the ever growing useless encyclopedia problem. Korzer robinson s book sculptures are part of the exhibition other nature organized by antlers gallery and showing at frameless gallery, london, until 31 march.
Innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the. These are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson. Posted in book, sculpture, strictlypaper tagged 3d, book art, book carving, guy laramee, recycled. Forest altered books book sculpture, book art, altered books. Bristol based alexander korzer robinson creates unique art of works by literally carving discarded encyclopaedias and exposing their inner beauty.
Digital art, traditional art, photography, film, mixed media, and everything else. Book carving is one of the fastest growing art forms of the moment, and artists like alexander english artist alexander korzer robinson carves old encyclopedias to create unique book sculptures. Alexander korzerrobinson is a sculpture and mixed media artist currently living and working in bristol in the united kingdom. Bristolbased artist, alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to deconstruct our ideas of the past. Alexander korzerrobinson antlers gallery exhibitions, original. Bristolbased artist alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art picture. Alexander korzerrobinson carves amazing sculptures from old books. Magazine the book collages of alexander korzerrobinson. Alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Collages, artist books and sculpture made out of corrugated cardboard, recycled paper and others. I cant even imagine the amount of time and patience that must go into one of these. Bristolbased alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by carving discarded encyclopedias and literally exposing their inner beauty.
The work is made by cutting through books to create assemblies of images in relief. Beautiful book carvings by alexander korzer robinson. Storytelling through carved antique books new works. Sep 11, 2012 the blue butterfly is a whimsical art piece created using a book. Alexander korzerrobinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. A friend once sent me a popup postcard of the alhambra in granada, spain featuring a thoughtful, solitary figure. Photos courtesy of alexander korzer robinson and antlers gallery. Alexander korzerrobinson, based in bristol, takes old books. Like a traditional sculptor carving away at a piece of stone, artist alexander korzer robinson eviscerates text and whitespace leaving only the images. View alexander korzerrobinson s profile on saatchi art. Meyers 4, 1897 sculpture by alexander korzerrobinson. Cause and effect by ana soler frozen tennis balls the colorful street art of os gemeos.
Like brian dettmer, this artist creates his book sculptures by carefully cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others. See more ideas about paper art, paper crafts and book art. New work from bristol, uk cut book artist alexander korzer robinson. Pin by kristy aiani on books book sculpture, book art. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson book sculpture. Saatchi art is pleased to offer the art print, meyers 4, 1897, by alexander korzer robinson. Below is a selection of cut book works from 2008 to the present. Part of a larger butterfly series by cara barer, a photographer and artist based in houston, texas, the blue butterfly is a stunning creation that can also be likened to a rorschach inkblot. Dec 06, 2010 i wrote about alexander korzerrobinsons amazing antique book art earlier this year.
Alexander s book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. The girls own annual 1899 cut book sculpture youtube. Englandbased alexander korzer robinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as. My book folding patterns will give you the inspiration and instructions to really put your crafting skills to the test. Book sculptures of alexander korzerrobinson youtube. Alexander korzerrobinson drawing from a background in psychology, my art practice focuses on the notion of the inner landscape. Using antiquarian books, makes the work at the same time an. Artist cuts encyclopedias to create storybook art englandbased alexander korzer robinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as quentin blake altered books altered art old encyclopedias. 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. A 3d book sculpture created from an antiquarian book entitled canis in bristol, england. British birds, 1930 cut book sculpture alexander korzerrobinson duration. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in the place where they would appear in the complete book.
I stopped to take a closer look and talk to robert robinson of rokoro. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique. Tagged with art, amazing, sculptures, mikes happy place. Oct 27, 2012 3d book art by alexander korzerrobinson published october 27, 2012 at 634. With a background in psychology, korzer robinson focuses on the notion of the inner landscape. 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 altered. Ehren elizabeth reed is one pro mixed media artist. Alexander korzer robinson the sunday at home, 1889 2015. Book sculptures at other nature exhibition news frameweb. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in their original place. May 28, 2012 these are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson.
Altered books book sculpture, book art, altered book art. If nobody who views your art ever talks about it to others who have or have not seen. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. German artist transforms old books into 3d sculptures. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art. Beautiful book carvings by alexander korzerrobinson. Assemblage kunst art carton 3d art book sculpture cardboard sculpture altered book art old books old book art book projects innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall. Alexander korzerrobinson book art handshake systems. Book art suddenly our book shelf is feeling a little underwhelming after getting a peek at this dutch artists diy book art. Chatterbox, 1888 cut book sculpture alexander korzer. Found objects, paper, color, engraving, manipulated on paper, cardboard, other.
Beautiful photos interesting ideas about butterflies and symbolism around the world. Art by alexander korzerrobinson who takes old encyclopaedias and carves them to show their inner beauty. A few weeks ago, while visiting greenwich market, i came across some beautiful book sculptures. Through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Apr 18, 2012 innovative artist alexander korzer robinson, who is based in bristol takes old books to make eyecatching brand new 3d works of art that can be hung from the wall. Artist alexander korzer robinson carves these amazing murals using nothing but recycled encyclopedias. Thus, an encyclopedia can become a window into an alternate world, much like lived reality becomes its alternate in remembered experience.
Meticulous folding, creasing and shaping of paper becoming leaves, flowers, butterflies, algae. Shared by 24 gravitydefying sculptures that will make you look twice all these sculptures are simply a combination of art and science and these images will extend your scope of thinking for sure. Window, cut encyclopedia 1928 a collage by alexander korzer robinson, who uses old books and encyclopedias. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Fantastical book art alexander korzerrobinson carves out everchanging narratives gallery books as sculpture by alexander korzer robinson. 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. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson. Book sculpture, cut book art, paper, art, book art, altered book, four rooms, channel 4, bbc culture show, summer exhibition. The most challenging aspect for me is to find the hidden narrative in the books i cut up. Such a simple and cool idea, take a book with pictures in and cut out all that you dont want to. Alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. From boy s own adventure books to a history of the 19th century this artist has turned old books into an art form. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson telegraph. Choose your design, download the template, and let each page tell the story of your artistic journey. Photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson. All the images in the final artwork are from the original pages of the book. By using antiquarian books, it makes the work simultaneously an exploration and a deconstruction of nostalgia.
Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Bristolbased alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by. Alexander korzer robinson art made out of books book. Alexander korzerrobinson i make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. My creations have been made by cutting into the book, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others. Maybe none so much as the crash of the encyclopedia markets. Beautiful folded book art featuring words and patterns that pop out of pages is part of diy book art words artist rosy hammersley folds the pages of old discarded books and turns them into lovely pieces of art with careful folds, hammersley pops hearts. Portfolio, alexander korzer robinson artist artwork gallery.
These books, having been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passage of time, regain new purpose. Alexander korzer robinson by using preexisting media as a starting point, certain boundaries are set by the material, which i aim to transform through my process. Through the artistic treatment discarded or unused objects regain meaning in a new context. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the sunday at home, 1889 2015, collage inside old encyclopedia, 30. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by. It opens out, butterflylike, to a symmetrical panorama wherein the text of the book. Using discarded materials, his objects are an invitation to the viewer to engage herhis own inner life in order to assign meaning to the artwork. For his artwork he utilizes antique and used materials, with the current focus on altered books. Book art by alexander korzerrobinson a bit of a homage to joseph cornell. Book sculptures by alexander korzerrobinson published jan 23, 20 ukbased artist alexander korzerrobinson creates incredible sculptural book collages using only the images found in each book. His base materials are antiquarian books, that have been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passing of time.
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. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the girls own annual, 1897 2015, 28. View alexander korzerrobinsons profile on saatchi art. The internet has done harm to a lot of antiquated industries. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and altered books. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by alexander korzer robinson.
Jun 20, 2011 alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Incredible book art by alexander korzerrobinson by using preexisting media as a starting point, certain boundaries are set by the material, which i aim to transform through my process. Alexander korzerrobinson, based in bristol, takes old. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by alexander korzer robinson. Bristolbased artist alexander korzerrobinson cuts up antiquarian books to create layered works of art. Englandbased alexander korzerrobinson is not a traditional artist, rather he enjoys creating narrative scenes by using preexisting media, such as encyclopedias. Folded book art celtic knot some fantastic folded book art featured on this page. Weltgeschichte mittelalter, 1910 cut book sculpture. I make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others.
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Book art by alexander korzer robinson alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. Alexander korzer robinson paper collage shadowbox 2018 h 25cm x w 25cm tdgo07 artist bio through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. Englandbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves into antiquated books to create eclectic book sculptures rich with narrative. Alexander korzer robinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. A 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual in bristol, england. What is some interesting art that has been done using books. Arts and technics from collage to origami through cut paper, popup and papermaking. A book sculpture created from a copy of the 1885 boys own, alexander korzerrobinson 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. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Alexander korzer robinson the girls own annual, 1897 2015. Book sculptures of alexander korzer robinson duration. Alexander korzerrobinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u. Korzerrobinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others, but never adding anything into a scene. May 6, 2014 san francisco artist ehren elizabeth reed is a mixed media artist with some.
Alexander korzerrobinson book sculptures book sculpture, art sculptures, altered book art. They are no longer tools to learn about the world, but rather a means to gain insight about oneself. You will feel so proud of your personalized folded book art you will love to show it off on your mantel or bookshelf. The composition is built using only the imagery that is already in a particular volume. Just viewed franklin instutute flight of the butterflies on imax in philly, worth a visit. This is the fantastic work of berlinbased artist alexander korzer robinson. Im completely blown away by these cut book constructions by artist alexander korzerrobinson, who carefully and strategically cuts vintage books to leave behind only certain images, resulting in these amazing 3d art prints. The hand cut art prints and shadow boxes are limited edition multiples that are layered in order to recreate the three dimensional effect of the original artwork. Alexander korzerrobinson book art is made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Cut book constructions by artist alexander korzer robinson, who carefully and strategically cuts vintage books to leave behind only certain images, resulting in these amazing art prints. Crumbled, folded, dyed and more, the blue butterfly has an organic aesthetic that almost. 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.