Oct 10, 2014 this pin was discovered by tanja brate. As i begin the process, i first consider the contents of each volume. My next diy project cool ways to recycle school text books. This is an example of paper art where the paper strones. Creative book folding art from isaac salazar cool ways to recycle school text books. Enjoying these folded book sculptures by photographer cara barer. In the hands of texan photographer cara barer, phone books, old computer manuals, maps or comic books all come to life as hypnotic sculptures, ending up published in a beautiful photography picture book. This christmas tree can be folded by novices or with children as a craft project. A description of each persons work precedes the images.
Fabulous, slightly macabre book art by cara barer looks like something youd find after a hurricane more book art. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Cara barers book sculptures and my inability to bend a page in a book see more. Cara barer incorporates the art of origami into her work. Instead of just a number i wanted to do a word or image.
Become a colossal member and support independent arts publishing. She bends and folds the pages and turns the books inside out to make sculptural forms to photograph. A random encounter with an old phone book was the primary inspiration and after that, more than seven years ago, she began the search for more books and methods to change their appearance. Apr 28, 2012 texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she. The quarterly conversation issue 12 summer 2008 the book art of robert the, cara barer, and jacqueline rush lee by elizabeth wadell. You can buy my book folded book art made easy on amazon here. Mum mothers day folded book art folded book folding art sculpture present. These works reflect the ephemeral nature of meaning and existence and, most strikingly, the precarious future of books in print. How to make accurate folds and create stunning book art you. The entire book is included inside this artfolds edition, which folds into a memorable sculpture displaying the word read. She is a graduate of the art institute of houston, the university of houston and the glassell school of art.
She transforms the shape of the paper to create an object worth photographing, using physical force and manipulation. If the spine of the book is away from you, mark from right to left. Showing that a book s appearance can be as diverse. Cara barer, su blackwell nevertheless, i gave it a shot and here. Cara barer i am an artist living in houston, texas. How to make accurate folds and create stunning book art.
Beautiful fine art photography by cara barer good idea, a perfect home for a book worm beauty on the outside of a book. Paper book paper art cut paper altered book art up book book nerd book folding handmade books old books available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011, archival pigment print, 36. Folded book art paper book paper art book folding patterns pattern books book crafts paper crafts man cut book christmas tree. This project has become a journey that continues to evolve. Grab a free pdf and start your journey into book folding today. Cara barer cara barer s photographs of splayed out, crumpled, and folded book pages reinvent the object as an abstract and infinitely varied form. I use paper, books and paint to create my art and photography to document it. Apr 27, 2012 incredibly beautiful book art of cara barer posted on april 27, 2012 by jasmine 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. Cara barers book art book sculpture, paper art, paper. Barer has been represented in numerous exhibitions across the u. Showing that a book s appearance can be as diverse as its content, these images capture both the intimacy and vulnerability of the printed page. If we cant see the detail then we wont achieve the the accuracy in our finished book art. Bibliography cara barer photography book sculpture. I give a five star rating because this is a five star book.
Book sculpture by cara barer paper artwork, paper sculpture. With the discarded books that i have acquired, i am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and photography. New century by cara barer susan spiritus gallery impressive and imaginative book art. She soaks, dyes, folds, and otherwise alters the books in various ways for the final effect. In this video clip, artist cara barer transforms discarded books into compelling sculptures that reveal the soulful aesthetic and remarkable creative power hidden in the pages of unwanted books. Each book tells me how to begin according to its size, type of paper, and sometimes contents. Texas based photographer cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself.
Tear, fold, rip, crease, cut by raven smith publisher. How to do a book folding origami tutorial book folding, book art. Jul 24, 2017 she began folding the pages of a book that was squashed at the bottom of the box, and hasnt looked back. Cara barer, new work hulsewarman gallery, taos, nm s information revisited encyclopedia britannica project, belskie museum of art and science, closter, nj g unbound. A great little project to get you into the new and exciting book folding. Free book folding patterns with images book folding.
Cara barers books book sculpture, book art, paper artwork. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and sculpture. Sep 04, 2012 photographer cara barer has been working on a beautiful book art series since 2004. Sculptor cara barer bends, folds and curls the pages of unwanted books, sometimes coloring their edges, molding them into forms that suggest. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros and ones in. Using an old book to craft new art has always intrigued me. Iconic sculptures and installations made from books pg.
Paper book paper art cut paper altered book art up book book nerd book folding handmade books old books available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer. Im best folding without any glasses or contact lenses although i need both for everyday general situations. Unwanted books transformed into floral sculpturesaustralian artist pam langdon folds new life into. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography, paper. You could unfold the pages and read the book but this is rarely done. Nov, 2018 altered books is an art form that refers to the practice of taking an already existing book, rather than making one by hand, and in some way destroying or adding to it to create a new piece of art. Aug 16, 2017 this pin was discovered by stephanie bushman. Once you have this knowledge its a very easy craft to get involved with. May 27, 2016 today i will show you how to do book folding art. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for.
Books art old books paper book paper art cut paper altered book art book folding handmade books book crafts cara barer explorer 2011 available available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011, archival pigment print, 36. Turning books into art birmingham bloomfield art center birmingham, mi september 19 november 7, 2014 origins solo exhibition bauxi photo gallery, toronto, canada september, 2014 book ends photographs by cara barer and mary ellen bartley curator, jerry takigawa. I transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. I used a few old books to practice they look like these. Cara barer is an internationally recognized houston based photographer. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros and ones in a digital universe with no physicality. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography. These works reflect the ephemeral nature of meaning and existence and, most strikingly, the precarious future of books. Dec 28, 2016 totally free cut and fold patterns will help you start the art of book folding with ease. Martha stewart had an article in living with directions for folded page book sculptures. Paper art, cara barer molds old books into abstract sculptural pieces and photographs them against a black backdrop. I looked at aspects of the condition of the book in lesson 2 of my basic book folding course but you should also make sure that youre book does not move around when your working with it.
For almost six years, photographer and artist cara berer has been taking a very unique. Nov 01, 2015 i put this book folding tutorial together to help people new to book folding get to grips with the basics. Cara barer book art, paper art sculpture, paper art. From the traditional art of origami and paper cutting through to contemporary experiments in conceptual paper installations and modular folding, paper celebrates one of the worlds oldest and most widely used materials in all its visual glory, providing an analogue remedy to the. Phone books, software manuals, reference books, and other obsolete and discarded books find their way into her work. Awesome but i dont think i could do that to one of my books. Folded book art paper book paper art book page art book pages word art book crafts paper crafts book folding patterns free book art how to fold a book into a word. Past exhibitions cara barer photography book sculpture. 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 just to the 1960s. Youre likely to have all the tools you need to get started already and second hand books dont. Use metal coffee can to make the hat and can use a vinyl.
Paper book, book folding, book design, book art, board, home decor, ideas. I tried to do book folding an it came from the perfection of this. Books art old books paper book paper art cut paper altered book art book folding handmade books book crafts available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011, archival pigment print, 36. Her sculptures are incredibly complex and shell often include handillustrated figures to bring these dramatic tales to life. A short survey of book art bedford art center, san francisco, ca g. Readers and art lovers alike are about to fall in love again with charlotte brontes jane eyre, the gripping story of janes growth from young orphan to a woman in love. Because the books are personalized and crafted with care, they are oneofakind gifts. I recently saw the following instructable on how to fold book pages into a number and it caught my attention. Folded book art sculptures are usually given as gifts to friends and family members. The book as an art form artists books libguides at. Cara barer, explorer 2011, archival pigment print, 36. The books story by cara barer book sculpture, art, book art. Shipping was great too, book was delivered 2 days before listed. This is an awesome product looks great is done with no errors.
Upcoming cara barer photography book sculpture, book. Jan 04, 2011 the book s story by cara barer, a texan photographer, contains beautiful pieces of work constructed out of old phone books, maps, comic books, and manuals. Cara barer s photographs of splayed out, crumpled, and folded book pages reinvent the object as an abstract and infinitely varied form. She photographs old books against a plain black background, but makes them fascinating and intricate by bending, folding, rolling, and creasing the pages and spine. Cara barer artwork presented by foster white gallery, seattle bookish finds. This book can come with a custom ribbon color around it message for details. Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed heyenga, laura, dettmer, brian, kuhn, alyson on. Dec 12, 2014 book folding pattern for fancy family free by bookfoldingforever.
Book folding, book art and book origami software gbp for 6 month trial or double that for full version. Says barer, with the discarded books that i have acquired, i am attempting to blur the line between objects, sculpture, and photography. We are all passionate about the art of book folding. May 04, 2016 when youre looking to achieve the best accuracy possible in book folding its all about the detail.
Cara barer artist biography, past and future exhibitions. I love reading and thought this would make good gifts for friends. Tear, fold, rip, crease, cut shines a light on the beautiful world of paper art, fashion and design. The twisted and contorted pages of books from yesteryear reemerge as mesmerizing creations in the book accompanied by a story written by david barer. See more ideas about book art, art and book sculpture. Folded book art for sale sutton in ashfield facebook. This video is an effort to answer most questions about book folding art. I didnt spend more than a few seconds on windows 95, but the new century dictionary of the english language, is.
Also, i wrote a book to explain everything in detail. Written by laura gonzalez cara barer s book project has a lot to do with chance and experimentation. Apr 11, 2012 cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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 stay safe and healthy. Something a little bit different to end our list of book sculpture. Portfolio cara barer photography book sculpture, book. Cara barers inspiration came when she saw a rainsoaked yellow pages lying on the ground. The book art of cara barer book sculpture, book art, art. Available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011. There are some beautiful examples that i found here, here, and here.