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. Artist guy laramee creates amazing miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Aparados da serra is a specific mountain pass that is part of a hundred mile long line of canyons, where the high plateau sinks down near to sea level a 5000foot drop over one mile, creating a dramatic topography of crevasses and needles, somewhat. His work is currently on display at the expression museum in sainthyacinthe. Guy laramee s new carved book sculptures reflect on japanese tsunami sam parker the huffington post uk reading a good book has always been a bit like entering an alternative world contained within.
Carved book landscapes by guy laramee pin it tweet it face it 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 old books are excavated to reveal serene mountains, plateaus, and ancient structures. Stacks of books are carved away to become mountains, temples. Ive done some book art of my own and this is pretty cool. Jan 30, 2012 the human spirit transcends the known through the work of guy laramee who combines the old philosophies of asian arts and zen and draws energy from romanticism.
Carved books by guy laramee wow creative art, book. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture. Guy laramee home projects bookwork paintingdrawing dioramas installation performing arts mixed media commissions info artist statement. Master sculptor guy laramee previously on amusing planet who specializes in book carving has unveiled his latest series of book sculptures, where he captures the mystique of the native birds of the brazilian region serra do corvo branco range of the white raven through both portrait and carved landscape. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great wall, where the. If you arent familiar with laramees work, his art reflects that of recent experiences. Guy laramees new carved book sculptures reflect on. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. For guy laramee previously, though, a books contents arent the.
He calls his new project guan yin and dedicates it to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse ordeals. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy. Guy larameebiblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a. He calls his new project guan yin and dedicates it to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse. Dec 22, 2011 click images for detail 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. Guy laramees latest book carvings of brazilian mountains. Check out a selection of guy laramee s epic carved book sculptures below. These hyperrealistic, three dimensional landscapes are carved into disused knowledge, recycling discarded books and obsolete encyclopedias that are literally just waiting to be transformed into something wonderful. Artist guy laramee has produced some quite exquisite work in the form of carved book landscapes, and the dense pages of old books are excavated to reveal serene and beautiful mountains, plateaus, and ancient structures.
Laramees sculpted books represent the degradation of human culture. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and art. So i carve landscapes out of books and i paint romantic landscapes, says the artist on his website. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. His work is currently on display at the expression museum in sainthyacinthe, canada through august 12. Guy laramees new carved book sculptures reflect on japanese.
Rodger in his article on laramees the great wall project wrote, from the pages of books spring mountain ranges, rocky islands in the sea and sculptures hidden in caves not in your imagination, in this case, but literally in three dimensions. 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. We of course are all familiar with the absolutely stunning book sculptures that guy laramee has so meticulously carved in the past, here and here. Artist guy laramee has carved a series of hardcover encyclopedias into stunning landscape scenes for his great wall. Theres a wellknown saying that you shouldnt judge a book by its cover. Unique carved book sculptures from guy laramee strictlypaper. Jun 12, 2012 breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. Guy laramee at the heart of guy laramees artistic practice is a quest for transcendence. Guy laramee artwork presented by foster white gallery, seattle. Landscapes carved into encyclopedias and dictionaries question the pursuit of knowledge. Guy laramees new carved book sculptures reflect on japanese tsunami sam parker the huffington post uk reading a good book has always been a bit like entering an alternative world contained within.
Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carv. Artist, composer and writer guy laramee magically transforms old encyclopedias into the majestic topographies described within them. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture, book. Artist guy laramee carves books to create beautiful landscape sculptures. Guy laramee previously on amusing planet who specializes in book carving has unveiled his latest series of book sculptures, where he captures the mystique of the native birds of the brazilian region serra do corvo branco range of the white raven through both portrait and carved landscape. May 01, 2017 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. He explains that the pieces portray his belief that knowledge is gained by erosion, not accumulation. 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. May 23, 2017 outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book sculptures of fantastical lands by sara barnes on may 23, 2017 artist guy laramee is known for his unique relationship with the humble hardcover book. Montreal artist guy laramee has created intricate and detailed sculptures from old novels. Bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias carved into landscapes and structures. New carved book landscapes by guy laramee guy laramee is back with more impressive carved book sculptures see previous sculptures here. Unlike traditional book sculptures, guy laramee adds textures and colors to capture the true essence of each setting while using the pages of the books as his foundation.
Guy laramee is back with some new book sculptures that continue to become more and more impressive. Laramee s sculpted books represent the degradation of human culture. Carved book landscape sculptures by guy laramee the dna life. To create the sculptures, the book is pressed by clamps so that it. His works often depict halferoded objects like dictionaries, but also appear to be disintegrating mountain ranges, using both objects as a means to convey decay.
This project is inspired by two trips to a region of southern brazil called serra do corvo brancorange of the white raven. For years, weve been captivated by the inventive creations of interdisciplinary artist guy laramee. Montrealbased artist guy laramee previously recently unveiled a new body of. He uses those think and heavy book that we remember from collegehigh school to create beautiful sculptures. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture, art. Montrealbased artist guy laramee is back with another impressive carved book landscape series. Outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book sculptures of fantastical lands. Unique altered book sculpture by guy laramee fine condition sculpture details. Guy laramee book sculptures for sale lorenzo sculptures. Carved book sculptures created by artist guy laramee. Guy laramee, artist, carves incredible landscapes out of.
Oct 01, 2017 magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy laramee. Sculpture edition 45 of the most beautiful examples of book sculptures cave in a book. An unofficial fan page that aims to spawn further interest and appreciation in laramees very unique art. If you arent familiar with laramee s work, his art reflects that of recent experiences.
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. Natural landscapes carved into vintage books guy laramee, thoreau, 2010 from petra to the grand canyon guy laramee takes you on a world tour with these 25 incredible landscapes carved out of books. His sculptures ask us to value intuition over analytical knowledge, following the. Laramee carves the edges of vintage books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into mountainous landscapes, tsunamis and incredible waves. These books in particular are a culmination of past events that were very deep in his heart and has become a dedication to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse these. One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias which he carves using a. Book sculptures by guy laramee musetouch visual arts. Outdated encyclopedias brilliantly carved into book. This amazing art work is part of a series of book sculptures or book carvings that have been created by canadian artist guy laramee see more. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy laramee.
Whilst working on a sculpture in a metal shop, i looked over to a sandblaster cabinet that i. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee artist guy laramee has recently completed a number of new sculptural works where he transforms thick tomes into incredible topographical features including mountains, caves, volcanoes, and even water. By carving into a text, artist guy laramee finds a new way to. These books in particular are a culmination of past events that were very deep in his heart and has become a dedication to the mysterious forces thanks to which we. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. Jun 14, 2012 guy laramee is back with some new book sculptures that continue to become more and more impressive. Rather the material for the art works are old dictionaries and encyclopedias. Carved book landscapes click images for detail 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. He is a stage writer, director and among all other things an awesome sculptor.
At last, someone has figured out what to do with wasted literature. This guy uses a sand blaster to carve landscapes from old books. Jan 28, 2016 after two trips to brazils serra do corvo branco region, artist guy larame. His series entitled the great wall and biblios represent the degradation of human culture and show glacial landscapes, deep valleys and plateaus. Jun, 2012 artist guy laramee carves books to create beautiful landscape sculptures. Check out a selection of guy laramees epic carved book sculptures below.
Carved book sculptures created by artist guy laramee photos. Laramee is an incredibly talented artist with a broad range of skills from painting and sculpting. Guy laramee has taken book art to a whole new level, carving realistic landscapes across various volumes. Laramee has worked in a variety of artistic fields, and is described in the biography on his website as an interdisciplinary artist who has past worked in stage writing and directing, painting, installation and more. New carved book landscapes by guy laramee bored panda. These books in particular are a culmination of past events that were very deep in his heart and has become a dedication to the mysterious forces thanks to. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book art paper sculpture we present to you this innovative and creative project by guy laramee.
Aparados da serra is a specific mountain pass that is part of a hundred mile long line of canyons, where the high plateau sinks down near to sea level a 5000foot drop over one mile, creating a dramatic topography of crevasses and needles. Canadian artist guy laramee carves stunning, intricate landscapes into old encyclopedias and stacks of books. Oct 15, 2017 carved book landscapes by montrealbased artist, guy laramee. Book sculptures by guy laramee musetouch visual arts magazine. Guy laramee biblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a. Related posts on colossal about books carving landscapes sculpture. Book carvings amazing book sculptures created by talented canadian artist guy laramee planet viralbook carvings shocking and funny what others are saying amazing site with shocking pics,funny pictures, epic fails, lol videos and pics. Or so you might imagine guy larmee saying, an artistsculptorcomposer whos been taking some pretty hefty literary volumes and turning them into, wellitd be easier to just show you. Laramee creates detailed miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. Yatzer caught up with the artist to discover his approaches to his practice and discussed human primitiveness, sandblasting and artistic freedom. He takes old books, puts them together and starts the carving. Guy laramee carves gorgeous landscapes into the edges of books.
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