Books pull you into a new world, while art lets you see it. I have always loved art, and i have always loved to read, admits pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown, who decided to mix these two passions of hers in a magnificent new medium. Jazz band book sculpture by jodi harveybrown book art. Threedimensional characters emerge from old books and remind us of their wonderful and fascinating stories. Aug 30, 2015 jazz band book sculpture by jodi harvey brown. Artist gives old books a second life by making sculptures out of.
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I have always loved art, and i have always loved to read, admits pennsylvania based artist jodi harveybrown, who decided to mix these two passions of hers. Characters, that we care so much for, should come out of the pages to show us their stories. Jodi harvey brown s book sculptures might be a little cutting a little too close for any librarians out there. The wind in the willows book sculpture created by jodi har. Dec 11, 2012 these awesome storybook sculptures were created by book artist jodi harvey brown. Made from a through the looking glass book sculpture ghost in the machine amazing book art sculptures by jodi harvey brown ideas for diy paper sculpture book. Fiction favorites, from gone with the wind to treasure island, literally leap off the pages in three dimensions in jodi harveybrown s imaginative book paper sculptures. Original drawings and book alterations by wetcanvasart on etsy.
Dec 22, 2015 characters and scenes from beloved works of literature like the harry potter series, above spring from the pages of hardcovers in jodi harvey brown s whimsical book sculptures. Artist transforms books into exciting sculptural stories. In gratitude for the traveling to other worlds, donated to her by these books, she recreates the impressions in the form of sculptures from their pages. Born out of retrospect, artist jodi harvey browns book sculptures are gripping, to say the least, as they emerge directly from the pages of books. I have always loved art, and i have always loved to read, admits pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harvey brown, who decided to mix these two passions of hers in a magnificent new medium.
But these days artist jodi harveybrown likes to put a new twist on the book form. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Dec 11, 2012 they remind me of all the immaginary worlds that usually only childhood bring to life. Jodi harveybrown makes old reading material come to life in her collection dubbed book sculptures. Oct 01, 2017 fairytalelike book sculptures by su blackwell. Once completed, they are protected with a uv finish to ensure they last for years to come. That connection is evident in the pieces by artist jodi harveybrown.
Jodi harveybrown creates the elaborate pieces of artwork to emerge directly from the pages of the books which have inspired her. Sculptor creates stories that literally jump from the page with intricate cutouts of characters. I stumbled upon a box of used books at a secondhand shop. Artist gives old books a second life by making sculptures. It all started when i bought a box of old books at a secondhand shop. In gratitude for the donated books, traveling to other worlds, it recreates the impressions in the form of sculptures from their pages. Of recycled books and the box she has magic hands that you can turn them into sculptures posted in the general public are thrillingly adventurous magnificently carved book pages giving each story.
Jody harvey brown jodi harvey brown loves to read books and so set about trying to create a book sculptures. Book art by jodi harveybrown moby dick old books, antique books, paper. And here was where i was ready to make a lot of other glued and stitched. Purchase canvas prints, framed prints, tapestries, posters, greeting cards, and more. The little mermaid book sculpture, jodi harveybrown x. Dec 10, 2012 artist jodi harveybrown has always loved books and getting pulled into new worlds through the process of reading. The books that we love to read should be made to come to life.
Fiction brought to life paper sculptures by jodi harvey. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. Book sculptures by jodi harveybrown weezbo inspiration. Artist jodi harveybrown has always loved books and getting pulled into new worlds through the process of reading.
After all, when it comes to storytelling, books are one of the oldest and most creative mediums. The destruction of a book is considered sacrilege by many, but for paper artist and sculptor, jodi harvey brown, slicing through the cover of a book and its pages is an extra ordinary way of showing her creativity. The artist brings the stories that dwell in her favourite books to life by making astonishing book sculptures depicting scenes from the literary world. Book sculptures by jodi harvey brown musetouch visual. But these days artist jodi harvey brown likes to put a new twist on the book form. In most of her works, the pages are grouped together and cut to create various scenes, but the. One of our favourites is her take on richard adams tales from watership down, the follow up to adams classic adventure novel, watership down.
Jodi began book sculpting after being unable to resist a box of used books at a secondhand shop. Altered book sculptures by jodi harveybrown all things paper. Her name is jodi harvey brown and is a pennsylvania based artist specializing in colored pencil drawings and book sculptures of stories that emerge. These wonderful 3d sculptures of paper take a whole new look at the idea of a popup book. Each sculpture tells a different tale, some of heroism and great feats of valor, others of danger and adventure and still others of drama and romance.
Artist jodi harveybrown began creating book sculptures like this one of harry potter, ron and hermoine, because she wanted to bring her favourite characters to life. Apr 27, 2015 beloved literary characters emerge from the pages of these delicate book sculptures jodi harvey brown s work proves that any book can be made into a piece of visual art. Jodi harvey brown is the talented artist behind these awesome popup paper sculptures. It all started when jodi was unable to resist a box of used books at a secondhand shop. Theres something about this medium that, when done well, demonstrates a deep connection between the words and story of the book and the art piece that emerges from it. It all started when she bought a box of used books at a secondhand shop, after experimentally folding a page to create one of the characters in the stories, she was hooked. Im in my 20s, female, and from the middle of nowhere. Like popup books, jodi s creation looks as if like they are coming to life. That connection is evident in the pieces by artist jodi harvey brown. Creative artist jodi gives old books a second life artist jodi harvey brown alters old books and gives them a second life by making beautiful sculptures out of their pages.
Delta, pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown not only reads books but also brings life to stories with these unique book sculptures. Make stories come alive with jodi harveybrown book sculpture. Dec 14, 2012 this is a quite contradictory statement, but jodi harveybrown says that she loves to read books and thats why she makes sculptures out of them. She tells stories through her paper sculptures made out of books. Alice peers through the looking glass in this book sculpture. Producing an educational paper remains a challenging, trying, and overwhelming job for lots of college students.
So, after susan hoerths abandoned attic, heres another one. Stories from books come to life in paper sculptures by jodi. Jan 24, 2014 ships, monsters, and mermaids pop out of books handcrafted by delta, pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harvey brown aka wetcanvas. An art form that continually delights us at the library as incubator project is that of book arts, particularly book sculptures. Amazing book sculptures by jodi harvey brown book sculpture. What we see in our imaginations as we read should be there for the world to see. Harry potter artist jodi harveybrown has always loved books and. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Jan 27, 20 beautiful and creative sculptures made out of pages of recycled books by talented artist jodi harvey brown. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures.
It is horrible and the admins have ignored our feedback. Pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown alters old books and gives them a second life by making beautiful sculptures out of their pages. Not long ago a friend shared this delightful harry potter book sculpture on facebook. Hermiones features remind me very much of author j. Sculpted stories emerge from the pages of books my modern met. This is a quite contradictory statement, but jodi harvey brown says that she loves to read books and thats why she makes sculptures out of them. Scroll down to see some of our favorites from harvey brown s portfolio. Taking inspiration from the materials themselves, each threedimensional scene the sculptor constructs reflects popular works of fiction. Images from the book sculptures the mystery book sculptor placed around.
Avid reader jodi harvey brown inspired by literatures greatest characters. Fiction favorites, from gone with the wind to treasure island, literally leap off the pages in three dimensions in jodi harveybrowns imaginative book paper sculptures. Home book sculptures contact coming out of the pages all book sculptures are created by hand. It all started when jodi was unable to resist a box of used. Delta, pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harvey brown not only reads books but also brings life to stories with these unique book sculptures. These amazing book sculptures by jodi harvey brown are all created by hand and are protected with a uv finish. After folding the pages of one crushed book into a sculpture, she was hooked. Harveybrown illustrates figures from the stories, cuts them out and sets them on top of the open books among paper trees, waves, castles and dragons. They remind me of all the immaginary worlds that usually only childhood bring to life. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Jodi harvey brown makes old reading material come to life in.
After folding the pages of one crushed book into a sculpture. The little mermaid book sculpture, jodi harvey brown xposted rsculptureporn artwork. Incredible popup book sculptures by jodi harveybrown. Book creative of jody harvey brown amazing art oddities. The creatures waiting for her anxiously watch as she slips into their world. Book art by jodi harveybrown book sculpture, book art. Artist gives old books a second life by making sculptures out. Jodi harvey brown book sculptures lorenzo sculptures. Creative book sculptures by jodi harveybrown sortrature. Her motto is, the books that we love to read should be made to come to life.
In gratitude for the traveling to other worlds, donated to her by these books, she recreates the impressions in the form of. In gratitude for the donated books, traveling to beloved literary characters emerge from the pages of these delicate book sculptures. Published on july 23, 2014 by madeleine swann leave a comment. She uses books, short stories and biographies to create these open book paper sculptures that give the impression that the character is ready to burst out of the book.
Sculptures made from books by jodi harveybrown huffpost uk. So far she has let some of literatures bestknown characters including harry potter, bambi, tom sawyer and huckleberry finn rise from the pages of books. It made sense to me that these two mediums should come together. Beautiful and creative sculptures made out of pages of recycled books by talented artist jodi harvey brown. Well, artist jodi harvey brown hasnt quite brought these fairy tale characters to life, but she has brought them out from the page, and it does seem to involve a little bit of magic. Home book sculptures contact making stories come to life. Jodi harvey brown makes old reading material come to life in her collection. Stories jump out of the pages with 3d book sculptures urbanist. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harveybrown alters old books and. Jun 05, 20 an art form that continually delights us at the library as incubator project is that of book arts, particularly book sculptures. Jodi harveybrown book sculptures by jodi harveybrown. Stories from books come to life in paper sculptures by. Book sculptures by jodi harvey brown december 14, 2012 in art this is a quite contradictory statement, but jodi harvey brown says that she loves to read books and thats why she makes sculptures out of them.
In most of her works, the pages are grouped together and cut to. These awesome storybook sculptures were created by book artist jodi harvey brown. The wind in the willows book sculpture created by jodi. But in the case of harvey brown s sculptures, we think an exception should be made. I have always loved art, and i have always loved to read. Jodi harveybrown with the raven work in progress her sculptures are currently on exhibit at the van blijkshof gallery in the netherlands until the end of august and at the mini art exhibit in eilat, israel through the end of the year. Jodi harveybrowns book sculptures might be a little cutting a little too close for any librarians out there. Sculptures made from books by jodi harveybrown i can never pass up an old book, jodi harveybrown tells us.
Ships, monsters, and mermaids pop out of books handcrafted by delta, pennsylvaniabased artist jodi harvey brown aka wetcanvas. She has carved some of literatures most famous characters. Artist jodi harvey brown creates sculptures inside books. My book sculptures are my way of making stories come alive. Dec 19, 2012 even those who cannot read can still appreciate the excitement and thrill in the stories represented by the jodi harvey brown book sculptures. Rapunzel by jodi harvey brown book sculpture, book art.
Artist jodi harveybrown creates sculptures inside books. Stories jump out of the pages with 3d book sculptures. One artist breathes new life into old books turning it into amazing sculptures of various people and fictional characters. And so, she creates elaborate and complex sculptures from which the. Art translates into an epitome of inspiration when one is able to bend things most people see as a straight line. Aug 20, 20 i was off and running to learn more about the artist, jodi harvey brown of pennsylvania.
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