By using preexisting media as a starting point, certain boundaries are set by the material, which robinson aims to transform. See more ideas about sculpture, book sculpture and paper art. Originally from berlin, alexander korzer robinson is now based in. Book art that will melt your brain carved from a book. Using generally discarded materials, these books regain new purpose. She has sculpted, turned wooden bowls and created figurative drawings and prints. Below is a selection of cut book works from 2008 to the present. Book sculpting by alexander korzerrobinson telegraph. Oct 27, 2012 3d book art by alexander korzerrobinson published october 27, 2012 at 634. The link below is to an article that takes a look at some book art sculptures. Bristolbased artist, alexander korzer robinson cuts up antiquarian books to deconstruct our ideas of the past. In stunning illustrations and spellbinding text, visionary artist ciruelo reveals the secrets of the wondrous creatures known as dragons. The images seen in the finished work are left in the place where they would appear in the complete book.
Alexander korzer robinson art made out of books the fantastic encyclopaedia volume by alexander korzer the fantastic encyclopaedia volume 5 by alexander korzer robinson voir plus. Alexander korzer robinson the sunday at home, 1889 2015. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Alexander korzerrobinson is an artist from berlin now living in bristol. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art altered book art. Narratives through carved antique books strictlypaper. Korzer robinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others, but never adding anything into a scene. See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture and book art. Bristol based alexander korzer robinson creates unique art of works by literally carving discarded encyclopaedias and exposing their inner beauty. A few weeks ago, while visiting greenwich market, i came across some beautiful book sculptures. Alexander s book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations. Alexander korzer robinson, cuts out the illustrations from victorian novels and history books and pieces them together to create magical collages. The cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others.
The work is made by cutting through books to create assemblies of images in relief. Book cutout art by alexander korzer robinson dyscario. Nov 1, 2014 ukbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias. His base materials are antiquarian books, that have been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passing of time. View alexander korzerrobinson s profile on saatchi art. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books. Like a traditional sculptor carving away at a piece of stone, artist alexander korzerrobinson eviscerates text and whitespace leaving only the. A 3d book sculpture created from an antiquarian book entitled canis in bristol, england. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art book art, altered.
Art from dissected books by alexander korzerrobinson upcyclist. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art ukbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias. Alexander korzerrobinsons book art art, book sculpture. Artist creates sculpture cutting books page by page.
A 3d book sculpture created from a 1892 boys own annual. Alexanders pieces reflect the original context of these books. Through my work in the tradition of collage i am pursuing a very personal obsession of creating narrative scenarios in small format. All images in the final work are seen from their original place in the book. Ukbased artist alexander korzerrobinson creates incredible sculptural book collages using only the images found in each book. Korzerrobinson creates his book art by cutting into pages, exposing some of the illustrations while removing others, but never adding anything into a scene. 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. Click on the thumbnails for a larger view and details.
Weve seen plenty of book sculptures over the past few years, but what separates korzerrobinson s work is that he constructs a wild medley of images all found within their respective books, composed in their original position. Dec 06, 2010 i wrote about alexander korzerrobinsons amazing antique book art earlier this year. This project is made from pieces of a 1904 edition of a larousse encyclopedia. Alexander korzerrobinson is a uk based artist who creates beautiful book sculptures using cut out images from old encyclopaedias and books. In paperback at last, the book of the dragon describes draconic typesfrom earth dragons, water dragons, and fire dragons to the legendary golden dragon and illuminates a fascinating culture filled with poetry, magic, and art. Weltgeschichte mittelalter, 1910 cut book sculpture. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson. The images seen in the finished work, are left standing in their original place. The latvian designerartist, working under the name mandarin duck, specializes in creating dragon, animal, bird, fantasy, and natureinspired polymer journals.
Alexander korzerrobinson exhibitions, original art and. Weltgeschichte renaissance, 1910 sculpture by alexander. Saatchi art is pleased to offer the sculpture, meyers 4, 1897, by alexander korzer robinson. Saatchi art is pleased to offer the sculpture, weltgeschichte renaissance, 1910, by alexander korzer robinson. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzer robinson. Using antiquarian books, makes the work at the same time an. 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. For his artwork he utilizes antique and used materials, with the current focus on altered books. Ukbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias. Fiery dragon sculptures and scary garden dragon statues to the more lighthearted and whisimaical statuary of dragons, our gallery of mythical statues has something for everyone. See more ideas about book art, book sculpture and art. He makes book sculptures, cutting around some of the illustrations and removing others.
Oct 20, 2014 the cut book art has been made by working through the books, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. These books, having been stripped of their utilitarian value by the passage of time, regain new purpose. 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. Found objects, paper, color, manipulated on paper, cardboard, other. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by alexander korzer robinson. This is the fantastic work of berlinbased artist alexander korzer robinson. Alexander korzer robinson is a berlin artist based in bristol, u. The dragon gallery contemporary art petworth artists.
From boy s own adventure books to a history of the 19th century this artist has turned old books into an art form. 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. Alexander korzerrobinson is an ukbased artist, whose works make reading a whole new experience. Alexanders book sculptures are made by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others. Aug 28, 2018 ukbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias. I make book sculptures cut books by working through a book, page by page, cutting around some of the illustrations while removing others.
Bristolbased artist alexander korzerrobinson cuts up antiquarian books. See more ideas about book art, paper art and book sculpture. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. His work contains narratives that try to explore and deconstruct nostalgia, creating what he describes as our inner landscapes. Portfolio, alexander korzer robinson artist artwork gallery. View alexander korzerrobinsons artwork on saatchi art. Aug, 20 englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique sculptures and has brought to life the narrative scenarios that lie within them. In this way, i build my composition using only the images found in the book. Book sculptures at other nature exhibition news frameweb. Paper book, paper art, mix media, collages, books art, library books, book sculpture, paper sculptures. I cant even imagine the amount of time and patience that must go. Englandbased artist alexander korzer robinson transforms books and encyclopedias in threedimensional collages, delicate like a filigree and saturated with a subtle narrative dimension for his book sculptures, korzer robinson uses mainly encyclopedia volumes, which are based purely on alphabetical order.
Meyers 4, 1897 sculpture by alexander korzerrobinson. Mar 09, 2009 brian dettmer treballa amb llibres usats primer publicar, despres escriure. Storytelling through carved antique books strictlypaper. From victor lope arte contemporaneo, alexander korzer robinson, the sunday at home, 1889 2015, collage inside old encyclopedia, 30.
Alexander korzer robinson magazine of art, 1891 2017. Storytelling through carved antique books new works. Alexander korzerrobinson based in bristol, united kingdom. Im completely blown away by these 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 3d art prints. See more ideas about book art, book folding and book sculpture. The dragon gallery contemporary art petworth sue haskel. The boys own annual, 1914 meyers kleines konversationslexikon 6, 1907. Book cover art book cover design book design book art vintage book covers vintage books old books antique books le terrier enchanted elixir this copy of les fleurs du mal, circa 186869, was painted by charles meunier with death as a skeleton whose outstretched arms are foliated branches, standing among thistle leaves and flowers. These are the most recent works of the artist, alexander korzer robinson. I stopped to take a closer look and talk to robert robinson of rokoro.
Ukbased artist alexander korzerrobinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias. Digital art, traditional art, photography, film, mixed media, and everything else. See more ideas about book art, altered books and book sculpture. Weltgeschichte mittelalter, 1910 cut book sculpture alexander korzerrobinson. Through the artistic treatment discarded or unused objects regain meaning in a new context. Found objects, paper, book, engraving, printed matter on paper, cardboard, other. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by. We have seen several types of book carving throughout our site, varying from landscapes or even portraits. By using antiquarian books, it makes the work simultaneously an exploration and a deconstruction of nostalgia. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique sculptures and has brought to life the. Dragon art is a stunning illustrated book of contemporary dragon artwork.
View alexander korzerrobinsons profile on saatchi art. The book collages of alexander korzerrobinson juxtapoz. New sculptural collages made from antiquarian books by alexander korzer robinson. 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. Incredible art painstakingly crafted from old books by brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon. Book sculpture, cut book art, paper, art, book art, altered book, four rooms, channel 4, bbc culture show, summer exhibition.
Photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like alexander korzerrobinson. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson carves into antiquated books to create eclectic book sculptures rich with narrative. Making a tunnel book, book art, tunnel books by thezim bts duration. Cause and effect by ana soler frozen tennis balls the colorful street art of os gemeos. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique sculptures and has brought to life the narrative scenarios that lie within them. Antlers shows a changing rostra of emerging and mid career artists through thematic popup exhibitions, artwork placements in social spaces and through our website and online shop. Sculptural book collages by alexander korzerrobinson. Alexander korzerrobinson 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. 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. View alexander korzer robinson s artwork on saatchi art. Paper art sculpture smaug dragon du seigneur des anneaux. Englandbased artist alexander korzerrobinson has carved these antiquarian books into unique sculptures and has brought to life the narrative scenarios that. Launched in bristol september 2010, antlers is a gallery nomadic by design.
The bristolbased artist, originally from leipzig in germany, has created vivid, detailed collages that feature everything from old soldiers standing to attention to. As a final step, the book is sealed and can no longer be opened. Bristol based artist alexander korzer robinson creates incredible works of art by carving discarded encyclopedias and literally exposing their inner beauty. Beautiful book carvings by alexander korzer robinson.
Alexander makes a sculpture from a larousse encyclopedia alexander korzer robinson barcroft media amazing sculpted book via the telegraph. 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. Copy of altered book sculptures by dawn rosendahl duration. Book sculptures of alexander korzerrobinson youtube. Dragon statues and sculptures for the home and garden. German artist transforms old books into 3d sculptures. Alexander korzer robinson the boys own annual 2018. The images he cuts out and then reassembles find their home again in the original book. Alexander, my partner, is an ukbased artist whose works make reading a whole new experience. Mar 22, 2012 ukbased artist alexander korzer robinson carves out spectacular storybook scenes from old books and encyclopedias.
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