Original artwork description:
Most of my work involves taking selected pieces of text and imagery and moving them to where I see fit. While I have attempted to carve a book completely randomly in the past, I've never stayed on course all the way. With this piece, I have met the challenge... I only carved around items as they appeared organically in the book. While I was tempted constantly along the way, I promise you, I moved nothing.
This book sculpture was carved from (2003) Volume 1 of the Volume Library. These books are notoriously peddled door-to-door by young college students who've been lured in with the hopes of making big money on their summer breaks. My knives were ever so anxious to cut in.
The book is glued together well; pages are attached to each other. All paper surfaces are coated with a UV resistant matte medium to prevent the colors from fading later on if it's exposed to sunlight. I want these carvings to last for a long time.
It is signed (engraved) with the year on the bottom of the book, out of view.
A metal hanger has been permanently attached to the back of the book for easy wall hanging; just hang it on a screw or nail, or prop it up on a book shelf!
Free shipping in the US!
Any questions or comments, just contact me.
Materials used:
hardback encyclopedia volume
Tags:
#abstract #contemporary #modern #small art #book art #carving #3d collage #word art #book sculpture #book carving #altered book #wordplay #diorama #fusionreturning to waters (2018)
Mixed-media sculpture
by Jedidiah Fleming
1 Artist Reviews
£892.39
- Mixed-media sculpture on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 23.01 x 27.99 x 4.6cm / 19.41 x 21.59cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Original artwork description
Most of my work involves taking selected pieces of text and imagery and moving them to where I see fit. While I have attempted to carve a book completely randomly in the past, I've never stayed on course all the way. With this piece, I have met the challenge... I only carved around items as they appeared organically in the book. While I was tempted constantly along the way, I promise you, I moved nothing.
This book sculpture was carved from (2003) Volume 1 of the Volume Library. These books are notoriously peddled door-to-door by young college students who've been lured in with the hopes of making big money on their summer breaks. My knives were ever so anxious to cut in.
The book is glued together well; pages are attached to each other. All paper surfaces are coated with a UV resistant matte medium to prevent the colors from fading later on if it's exposed to sunlight. I want these carvings to last for a long time.
It is signed (engraved) with the year on the bottom of the book, out of view.
A metal hanger has been permanently attached to the back of the book for easy wall hanging; just hang it on a screw or nail, or prop it up on a book shelf!
Free shipping in the US!
Any questions or comments, just contact me.
Materials used:
hardback encyclopedia volume
Tags:
#abstract #contemporary #modern #small art #book art #carving #3d collage #word art #book sculpture #book carving #altered book #wordplay #diorama #fusionReturns and refunds
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Artist Reviews (1)
This artwork is sold by Jedidiah Fleming from United States
Jedidiah Fleming
United States
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The book, as a source of medium, oftentimes provides the inspiration for the art in progress as I look through the pages and begin cutting into it, layer by layer.... Read more
