Carrying out impressive and detailed sculpture using books (except the final one which uses old video tape and an iron fence) has been Brian Dettmer’s making. The three dimensional canvas of the book is brilliantly brought out by his precise carving and he has exhibited in his homeland of Chicago and New York as well as in galleries in London, Switzerland and Mexico.
Enjoy Brian’s fantastic work below.
m0le blogs on Dump Trumpet (where he couldn’t post this many pictures)
Paul Hajdukiewicz wrote,
I am amazed by Brian Dettmer’s work. What a unique perspective to bring to assembledge and collage. I am inspired by these amazing sculptures. Thank-you
Link | September 2nd, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Truemors :: Book Sculpture wrote,
[...] it an intersting idea to carve books into sculture? Brian Dettmer has made some amazing pieces. Check it out! interesting? [...]
Link | September 3rd, 2007 at 7:34 am
CHESSNOID wrote,
I enjoyed this post very much. I have never seen book sculpting before. Quite impressive and amazing.
Link | September 4th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Will’s Web Miscellany » Blog Archive » Friday Link-o-Rama wrote,
[...] Amazing book sculptures [...]
Link | September 7th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Brittany wrote,
i’m doing a project on brian dettmer and i was wondering if there are any higher res images-if anyone knows how to get them- or how i would get his email address to ask him myself. any suggestions?
Link | April 18th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Catch of the Day! Volume III, Issue 4 | PaperStreet wrote,
[...] Brian Dettmer’s carved books are intricate creations which seek both to seduce the eye and provoke the mind. Through the cut open cover of a book the viewer sees layers of specifically selected text and illustration carved from the pages of the book. Through the gaps in an architectural drawing or perhaps the chambers of the human heart, one can see a word peeking through, perhaps a clue to the larger meanings of the piece. These pieces seek to bridge the gap between a medium’s form and its message. Dettmer manages to use the contrasting layers of image and text to explore the conveyance of information, as well as being able to get the viewer to examine what that can mean. [...]
Link | September 5th, 2008 at 3:33 am