Freeform origami by cara barer susan spiritus gallery. These paper sculptures have been meticulously folded, with the artist paying close attention to. Artist alexis arnold creates crystalized book sculptures frozen in. Texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books. Its simply a matter of marking the pages according to the pattern and after that fold each page twice. These swirling, rolling, folded or crumpled books embody a solidified aesthetic, with text particularly surrounding themes of vineyards. Phone books, software manuals, reference books, and other obsolete and discarded books find their way into her work. Enjoying these folded book sculptures by photographer cara barer. They are sometimes used as displays in stores and offices.
Free book folding patterns book folding, book folding. Folding book art wedding table numbers tutorial for folding numbers. Cara barer showing that a books appearance can be as diverse as its content, these images capture both the intimacy and vulnerability of the printed page. Jul 23, 2014 this video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art. Says barer, with the discarded books that i have acquired, i am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and. See more ideas about book art, book crafts and book page crafts. This video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art. Youll want it to match the size of the book, and make sure that youve got margins of about an inch inch and a half from the bottom and top of your book. Martha stewart had an article in living with directions for folded page book. Enjoying these folded book sculptures by photographer cara barer with the discarded books that i have acquired, i am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and photography. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros and ones in a digital universe with no physicality. These folded books are visually compelling and make for perfect unique gifts. I transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty.
Assortment of my bookguns from the 90s, image 2010 robert the collection of the artist the quarterly conversation issue 12 summer 2008 the book art of robert the, cara barer, and jacqueline rush lee by elizabeth wadell. Paper art, cara barer molds old books into abstract sculptural pieces and photographs them against a black backdrop. Coiled and crumpled, they segue into a considered commentary on the changing role of libraries, societys relationship with how it accesses and values knowledge, and in a technologically. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by cara barer. Dec 14, 2010 cara barer showing that a books appearance can be as diverse as its content, these images capture both the intimacy and vulnerability of the printed page. This project has become a journey that continues to evolve. Texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. The cost of each book sculpture depends on the complexity but in genera, approximate prices are as follows. Cara barer cara transforms books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. Showing that a books appearance can be as diverse as its content, these images capture both the intimacy and vulnerability of the printed page. Her other books include folded book art, a year in crafts, colour yourself to happiness, book art, mobile art, wall art, make your own woodland creatures, letter art, and folk art needlecraft all published by cico books. Mar 14, 2017 clare youngs studied graphic design and has worked in packaging design, illustration, and book jacket design. These free diy patterns are the perfect way to get familiar with creating your own folded book art.
Through my art, i document this and raise questions about the fragile and ephemeral nature of books and their future. Cara barer coloring book 2 2018 available for sale artsy. Because the books are personalized and crafted with care, they are oneofakind gifts. Jun 06, 2017 cara barer cara transforms books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. Cara barers photographs of splayed out, crumpled, and folded book pages reinvent the object as an abstract and infinitely varied form. Plus, its such a good way to reuse old books and give them a new purpose. See more ideas about book sculpture, sculpture and book art. Folded book art stunning word pattern folded book art love pattern paper anniversary gift for him or her date unique birthday gift wedding decoration 6. She soaks, dyes, folds, and otherwise alters the books in various ways for the final effect. Nov 26, 20 20042005 cara barer photography book sculpture, book. Unwanted books transformed into floral sculpturesaustralian artist pam langdon folds new life into.
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Folding your own books is much easier than it looks. Available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011. Youll receive a clear stepbystep manual which explains how to read and use the pattern. Sculptor cara barer bends, folds and curls the pages of unwanted books, sometimes coloring their edges, molding them into forms that suggest organic life like birds, insects and even the undersides of mushrooms. Apr 11, 2012 cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. Cara barer is an internationally recognized houston based photographer. Folded book art for sale sutton in ashfield facebook. Mystery melange book sculpture, folded book art, book art. Shop our selection of designs or have a custom piece created just for you. Jesus cross folded book art pattern folded book art pattern. Foldedbook art sculptures are usually given as gifts to friends and family members. You can use these projects as a home decor item or you can give them to your loved ones as a gift. Folded book art stunning word pattern folded book art love pattern paper anniversary gift for him or her date unique birthday gift wedding decoration 6 numbers love save the date customized name.
The wild and colorful pages of old books are the medium of choice for artist cara barer, whose literary sculptures encompass fine art, photography, design and creative innovation. Also, i wrote a book to explain everything in detail. To recycle your books and transform them into something really special, weve made a collection of 10 awe. If the spine of the book is away from you, mark from right to left. About upcoming commissions exhibitions bibliography portfolio 2004 2005 20062007 20082009 20102011 201220 20142015 2017 2018. Sculpture projects book sculpture paper sculptures altered books altered art book christmas tree long books recycled books origami and kirigami. Dec 30, 2010 colossal art, design, and visual culture. Creating folded book art is a fun and interesting process. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography, paper.
Texas based photographer cara barer puts a new meaning in book art through her colorful sculptures out of discarded phone books, computer manuals, maps and the like that she transforms and then photographs. Barer adjusts and molds the pages of old books to create a series of pieces. Art made from books was edited by laura heyenga and begins with an interesting preface by artist brian dettmer, followed by alyson kuhns introduction of the artists and a history of the altered book, a relatively recent phenomenon dating back. Using an old book to craft new art has always intrigued me. You can buy my book folded book art made easy on amazon here. Cara barer photographs outdated, abandoned and obsolete books but only after transforming them into sculptural objects. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros. Sep 11, 2012 the blue butterfly is a whimsical art piece created using a book. Book sculpture will be carefully created, packed and shipped within 3 5 business days. Shop our wide selection of folded book art or have a unique design created just for you. She is a graduate of the art institute of houston, the university of houston and the glassell school of art. It took a lot of folding time, so i worked on it over several days. Giant fancy swirly m book folding folded book art pattern. A quick easy tutorial on how you can make a beautiful vase from an old book.
Cara barers inspiration came when she saw a rainsoaked yellow pages lying on the ground. There are some beautiful examples that i found here, here, and here. In doing so, she is able to coax new meaning where there was only typeset text before. 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. The books story by cara barer, a texan photographer, contains beautiful pieces of work constructed out of old phone books, maps, comic books, and manuals. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed is a weighty, papercovered hardback with more than two hundred beautiful photographs that depict the work of nearly thirty altered book artists around the world, primarily in the u. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for.
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A result visually very successful with many examples. Folded book art book sculpture best selling item dream boyfriend anniversary anniversary gifts for him men wedding book art january 2020 altered book art this unique custom book is made by carefully folding the individual pages of a book to spell. No important books have been injured during the making of any of these photographs. The twisted and contorted pages of books from yesteryear reemerge as mesmerizing creations in the book accompanied by a story written by david barer. Photographer cara barer has been working on a beautiful book art series since 2004.
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