Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture. Mountainous landforms top carved book configurations by. Boredpanda staff 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. On one side i feel sorry for all books that have been carved, and on the other side, i cant hide my admiration for this creative. Book sculptures by guy laramee musetouch visual arts. 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. Yatzer caught up with the artist to discover his approaches to his practice and discussed human primitiveness, sandblasting and artistic freedom. You could just trow them out, but you can also make landscapes out of them. Using sandblasting tools, each piece reveals a stunning landscape crafted with exquisite detail. One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias which he carves using a method of sandblasting to which he later. Canadian artist guy laramee must have had the same idea when he was looking at his book collection. 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.
If ever there was a crowd who would be interested in a project like this, i thought it would be you. 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. Guy laramee carves gorgeous landscapes into the edges of books. 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. What others are saying natural landscapes carved into vintage books guy laramee, thoreau, 2010.
Guy laramee has impressed us with some truly amazing masterpieces in the form of landscapes carved in books. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book art paper sculpture we present to you this innovative and creative project by guy laramee. Another guy laramee, he has an interesting perspective, this work is a series based around a future where america sealed itself off from the rest of world. Carved books by guy laramee wow creative art, book. Guy laramee is a canadian artist who uses carved books to create spectacular threedimensional landscapes. A presentation of visual artist guy laramees book sculptures and analysis of the richter principle or the cloud of unknowing. 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.
One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias which he carves using a. An unofficial fan page that aims to spawn further interest and appreciation in laramees very unique art. Montrealbased artist guy laramee previously recently unveiled a new body of sculptural work, highlighting his evolving ability to excavate. But the work he became most famous for is book sculpture. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy laramee. This guy uses a sand blaster to carve landscapes from old books. 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. Guy larameebiblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a talent for. Stunning, thought provoking, and constructed entirely of obsolete encyclopedias, this is the work of artist guy laramee. 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. New carved book landscapes by guy laramee bored panda.
Feb 11, 2020 unique book landscapes carved out by guy laramee for his. One of his favorite mediums are bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias which he carves using a method of sandblasting to which he later applies oil paints, inks, pigments and dry pastels, crayon, adhesives, and beeswax. Cultures arise, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. Using large books or multiple books bound together, laramee creates detailed representations of mountains and hills through painstaking carving and painting.
He calls his new project guan yin and dedicates it to the mysterious forces thanks to which we can traverse. He carves away at stacks of books to create mountains, temples, and caves with fragile precision. At last, someone has figured out what to do with wasted literature. With more than 30 years of artistic practice under his belt, laramee has many works in his interdisciplinary portfolio, including theater writing and directing, music composition, musical instrument design and crafting, scenography, painting, literature, and more. Guy laramee is making extraordinary landscapes by carving books.
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. Guy laramee carved book landscapes by 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. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee livre sculpte, livre. So i carve landscapes out of books and i paint romantic landscapes, says the artist on his website. Guy laramee biblios contemporary artist guy laramee has a talent for. Artist guy laramee has recently completed a number of amazingly beautiful sculptural works created entirely of carved books. Altered books curated by elizabeth brown artspace at untitled, oklahoma city july october 2010 author.
Oct 11, 2017 guy laramee deconstructs spiritual literature into whimsical desert landscapes. If ever there was a crowd who would be interested in a project like this, i thought it would be you guys. Jun 12, 2012 breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary. Among his sculptural works are two incredible series of carved book landscapes and structures entitled biblios and the great wall. 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. 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. On one side i feel sorry for all books that have been carved, and on the other side, i cant hide my admiration for this creative astonishing artwork. Oct 15, 2017 carved book landscapes by montrealbased artist, guy laramee. Oct 05, 2017 guy laramee is making extraordinary landscapes by carving books. 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. His work includes caves, oceans, mountains and valleys, each with their own story and beautiful amazing amounts of detail to create these surreal bookscapes. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture, book.
Incredible landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Ive done some book art of my own and this is pretty cool. Dec 25, 2011 carved book landscapes by guy laramee guy laramee artist, composer and writer transforms old encyclopedias into the majestic topographies described within their pages. Using innovative sandblasting techniques, laramee transforms the pages of outdated encyclopedias and obsolete dictionaries into sprawling landscapes. 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. Laramee carves the edges of vintage books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into mountainous landscapes, tsunamis and incredible waves. Magnificent new carved book landscapes and architecture by guy. My feelings are a bit mixed about this since im a book lover. Continuing, so i carve landscapes out of books and i paint romantic landscapes. 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. At the same time, he has deeply studied anthropology, with fieldwork. He takes old books, puts them together and starts the carving. From these books guy carves landscapes and plateau, and then paints them in. His series entitled the great wall and biblios represent the degradation of human culture and show glacial landscapes, deep valleys and plateaus.
From these books guy carves landscapes and plateau, and then paints them in natural colors. Jun, 2012 artist guy laramee carves books to create beautiful landscape sculptures. Landscapes carved into books by guy laramee daily design. 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. Artist guy laramee creates amazing miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias. A stack of volumes reveals a cave dwelling that is carved into from the book corners. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee guy laramee artist, composer and writer transforms old encyclopedias into the majestic topographies described within their pages. 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. Bound stacks of old dictionaries and encyclopedias carved into landscapes and structures. Jun 14, 2012 canadian artist guy laramee creates incredible landscape sculptures out of books.
My work, in 3d as well as in painting, originates from the very idea that ultimate knowledge could very well be an erosion instead of an accumulation. 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. 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. Continuing the lines drawn by caspar friedrich and gerhard richter, laramee admits to his attraction to spirituality. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books twistedsifter. Not only is he a very accomplished painter and sculptor, but guy is also a highly regarded musician, composer and stage director. Canadian artist guy laramee creates incredible landscape sculptures out of books. Breathtaking landscapes carved into books fellow canadian guy laramee was previously featured on the sifter back in jaunary.
His work is currently on display at the expression museum in sainthyacinthe, canada through august 12. Guy laramee at the heart of guy laramees artistic practice is a quest for transcendence. Guy laramee creates stunning landscapes from carved books. Mountains of disused knowledge return to what they really are. 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. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee apartment therapy. Artist guy laramee creates stunning works of book art. Jan 06, 2012 stunning, thought provoking, and constructed entirely of obsolete encyclopedias, this is the work of artist guy laramee. He is a stage writer, director and among all other things an awesome sculptor. As part of his series biblios and the great wall, laramee has carved landscapes and ancient monuments out of outdated reference books, elevating them once again to art. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee old books vintage books design spartan art du monde quentin blake art carved altered books looks cool mind blown artist guy laramee creates amazing miniature book landscapes out of old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Carved book landscapes by guy laramee we are handsome. Frenchcanadian artist guy laramee, 54, made the amazing artwork by sand blasting and carving books into shapes. 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. May 23, 2017 artist guy laramee transforms hardbound encyclopedias into stunning works of book art. Rather the material for the art works are old dictionaries and encyclopedias. Artist guy laramee transforms hardbound encyclopedias into stunning works of book 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. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee kristelvdakker. Dec 22, 2011 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. May 10, 2012 you could just trow them out, but you can also make landscapes out of them. The human spirit transcends the known through the work of guy laramee who combines the old philosophies of asian arts and zen and draws. Carved book landscapes by guy laramee book sculpture, art.
Montrealbased artist guy laramee is back with another impressive carved book landscape series. 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. Guy laramee carves incredible landscapes out of stacked books. Guy laramee, artist, carves incredible landscapes out of. Artist guy laramee carves books to create beautiful landscape sculptures. Here, we talk to laramee about his bookworksan ongoing series of carved book landscapes that comment on the erosion of cultureto. He then paints, inks, and colors the carved books, culminating in topographies that are both rooted in realism and straight out of a dream. What others are saying natural landscapes carved into vintage books. For years, weve been captivated by the inventive creations of interdisciplinary artist guy laramee. Interdisciplinary artist guy laramee carves amazing landscapes from books that are slowly falling apart, such as old encyclopedias and dictionaries. 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.
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