Brian dettmer is known as the book surgeon for his technique of carving up old volumes to create beautiful sculptural art. My work is a collaboration with the existing material and its past creators and the completed pieces expose new relationships of the books internal elements exactly where they have. Unlike other artists that use fiction books to create their works, he only uses predominantly. Dettmers work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books maps, encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, and any other sort of literature that he can turn into an interesting piece of art. By highlighting the weight and depth of physical books, he draws attention to those aspects which cant be replicated with ereaders.
He graduated from yeshiva u, college of medicine in 1994 and specializes in gastroenterology. Dettmers work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books maps, encyclopedias, textboo. Brian dettmer is known for his artwork that involves the alteration of information media. Stamford health is committed to stopping the spread of infectious diseases such as covid19. Oct 09, 2016 new yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books. The book s intended function has decreased and the form remains linear in a nonlinear world. Mar 02, 2011 the last few days of february brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to my modern met thanks to the incredible work of brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon. The book surgeon brian dettmer carves parts out of individual pages in books, creating layers that expose the contents all at once a delayed collaboration with authors to create an homage to a fading medium. The book surgeon 15 pieces using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Although its a rizzoli and isles book you wont find maura here. Mar 01, 2017 naperville native brian dettmer, the book surgeon, will exhibit his sculptures carved from books through april 28 at aurora university. In 2000, dettmer started to experiment by gluing and cutting into books, the medium for which.
Wooden book surgeon using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. See, brian approaches every book with an actual scalpel and does some actual textual surgery, carving old books into masterpieces. Hence, some artists try to turn those dated books into art. Each piece only reveals what was inside, nothing is added, only removed to reveal the life inside. Lest any of my faithful readers think theyre the only ones whose wonderful linky suggestions i dont seem to get around to posting, my boyfriend sent me. Artist brian dettmer cuts into the surface of old books with knives, tweezers and surgical tools, carving one page at a time and exposing each. Dettmer uses knives, tweezers, surgical instruments and. Curated by michelle tillou at the springbreak art show ny. See more ideas about brian dettmer, book sculpture and altered books. Naperville native brian dettmer, the book surgeon, will lecture and exhibit his sculptures carved from books at aurora university feb. Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, dettmer carves one page at a time.
Dettmer s work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books. The book s intended function has decreased and the form remains linear in a nonlinear. The artist calls himself the book surgeon because he. Mar 06, 2011 lest any of my faithful readers think theyre the only ones whose wonderful linky suggestions i dont seem to get around to posting, my boyfriend sent me this and i didnt post it, and apparently. Artist brian dettmer answers your questions youtube. And the major plot points of the book are carried forward into the tv show, as well as the sequel the apprentice. Incredible art painstakingly crafted from old books by brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon.
I was reading one of the blogs i follow regularly, bioephemera and was entranced by her posting of brian dettmer, the book surgeon. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning works. These volumes are stripped down to reveal a unique interpretation and composition of what laid. Amazing paper sculptures performed by the book surgeon mole. He uses old, nonfiction materials such as books, maps, encyclopedias, and. A large body of his current work is created by altering vintage books and assembling sets of books into intricate and innovative sculptures. By altering physical forms of information and shifting preconceived functions, new and unexpected roles emerge. The book surgeon is a nickname he acquired due to the nature of his works of art. Reading through the knife and carving as intangible routes thrive discovering quicker fluidity, material and history by eroding into the ether. Book surgeon incredible book sculptures by brian dettmer. Brian dettmer is an artist hailing from chicago was has earned the title of book surgeon.
Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning works of. Brian dettmers book sculptures book sculpture, book art. Dettmer is originally from chicago, where he studied at columbia college. Aurora museum to host naperville native, book surgeon. Brian dettmer is known as the book surgeon because of his penchant for dissecting books using scalpels, tweezers, and other surgical tools without anesthesia. The book surgeon oddity central collecting oddities. For information regarding service updates, how to help and faqs, click here. Brian dettmer is a prolific american artist based in atlanta. Nov 16, 2011 wooden book surgeon using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Brian dettmer the book surgeon shape shifter, paper shaper are few keywords for this artist. The artist calls himself the book surgeon because he uses knives, tweezers, and surgical tools to carve the art works out of old medical.
Leaving books on dusty shelves serving only as home ornaments. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into crystal richardson i aug 21, 2001 a really well written and researched book. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into intricate and beautiful sculptures. Book sculptor s work on permanent display at aurora. Brian dettmer is a type of book surgeon, slicing through old tomes with knives and surgical tools to transform them into an almost entirely new creation.
Read our exclusive interview with the book surgeon here. Dettmer manipulates the pages and spines to form the shape of his sculptures. Interview with the book surgeon 7 pics my modern met. Dettmer often selects books with images as well as text, which gives his book art an extra dimension of imagery. Artist brian dettmer in an exclusive interview with blaze reporter zaheer cassim, answered questions posed by blaze viewers.
After carefully selecting the source and subject for his investigations, dettmer determines the architecture of construction and aesthetics of presentation for his. With the precision of a surgeon, using scalpels and hundreds of xacto blades, he carefully peels though different layers of the books selectively removing sections from pages to expose contents underneath. Robert dettmer, md is a gastroenterology specialist in stamford, ct and has been practicing for 26 years. New yorkbased artist brian dettmer creates impressively intricate multilayered sculptures from books. New york artist brian dettmer is known as the book surgeon for the skillful way he transforms old books into impossibly intricate sculptures dettmer attacks old textbooks, encyclopedias. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is relocated or. Book art that will melt your brain carved from a book. More photos of dettmer s work and an interview here. American brian dettmer is one of a growing number of artists who has made a virtue of the redundant book by transforming it into a modern. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is relocated. In fact, even bookstores could appreciate dettmers incredible art with harvard books. The majority of the physicians on the stamford hospital medical staff are not employees or agents of the hospital. Brians subjects are mostly old books that would most likely moulder in dumps had he not turned them into works of art.
The book surgeon talks about his work if you are an admirer of this artists work, as i am, you will enjoy watching the videos embedded here. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, book art. What to do with those outofdate annuals, encyclopedias, and other weighty tomes. Aug 24, 2011 brian dettmer makes a living with the knife, tweezers and surgical tools by performing minute but precise incisions into books. It is complicated but beautiful process to travel through. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, illustration books, or dictionaries is relocated or implanted, only removed. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, altered. The worlds most unusual books the arts ask toy tech. Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and carve old books into. The author has a great deal if knowledge about anatomy and surgery, much of which comes through in this book.
Brian dettmer, a new yorkbased artist known as the book surgeon, uses tweezers, knives, scalpels and other surgical tools to dissect and. The richness and depth of the book is universally respected yet often undiscovered as the monopoly of the form and relevance of the information fades over time. The university of mississippi museum brian dettmer. Brian dettmer the book surgeon pei curmudgeons blog. Part artist and part surgeon, dettmer uses knives, blades, tweezers, pliers, and custommixed adhesive to painstakingly carve threedimensional sculptures. Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Book surgeon makes incredible book sculptures by brian dettmer. This book is more of a prequel to the main event and does introduce the evil killer the surgeon. Book art that will melt your brain brian dettmer aka the book surgeon while im still on my recycled book art obsession, thought i should add a pin for brian dettmer, hes amazing with books. He manipulates the pages and spines, folds, bends, rolls, and stacks multiple books to create his book sculptures. The last few days of february brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to my modern met thanks to the incredible work of brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon. Dec, 2011 brian dettmer is an artist hailing from chicago was has earned the title of book surgeon.
Dettmers booksculptures profound in meaning and impact. With the precision of a surgeon, dettmer uses scalpels and tweezers to dissect and rejuvenate sets of encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, wallpaper sample books and other forms of rapidly antiquating materials. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book. Brian dettmer, the book surgeon, crafted book sculpture.
Bored panda art book surgeon makes incredible book. In this work i begin with an existing book and seal its edges, creating an enclosed vessel full of unearthed potential. The book surgeon 15 pieces book sculpture, book art, art. He does not add content or images, but, rather, pushes the boundaries of the their physical forms to better expose their attributes. He uses surgical instruments to materialize his ideas using. The book surgeon link hat tip comment brian dettmer carves parts out of individual pages in books, creating layers that expose the contents all at once a delayed collaboration with authors to create an homage to a fading medium. Dec 18, 2011 brian dettmer the book surgeon shape shifter, paper shaper are few keywords for this artist. Amazing paper sculptures performed by the book surgeon. A look at the worlds most unusual books, from the largest book to the smallest, to artists crafting unique popup books and dioramas from books. The artist calls himself the book surgeon because he uses knives, tweezers, and surgical tools to carve the art works out of old medical journals, illustration books, dictionaries, map books and encyclopedias. But for brian dettmer also known as the book surgeon he found a way to gave a new life for these antique printed materials. While some books beg to be passed on and shared, or even cherished selfishly through the centuries, some just dont stand the test of time.
I caught it, the major clue that led, eventually, to figuring out who dun it. Naperville native brian dettmer, the book surgeon, will exhibit his sculptures carved from books through april 28 at aurora university. See more ideas about art, brian dettmer and book sculpture. Pages other community bored panda art videos book surgeon makes incredible book. Using the sharp cutting implements of a surgeon dettmer cuts into the depths of these vintage tomes, revealing themes. Image courtesy of the artist brian dettmer book art created with surgical tools. In fact, even bookstores could appreciate dettmer s incredible art with harvard books. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Feb 28, 2011 using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time.
Dettmer, of new york city, uses knives, tweezers, surgical. Chicago born artist brian dettmer meticulously dissects books using knives, tweezers and surgical tools. Dettmer s work has a sort of vintage touch to it because he uses old books maps, encyclopedias, textbooks, manuals, and any other sort of literature that he can turn into an interesting piece of art. Known as the book surgeon artist brian dettmer dissects books with knives, tweezers, and surgical tools to create these amazing works of art. Brian dettmer makes a living with the knife, tweezers and surgical tools by performing minute but precise incisions into books. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical journals, using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, brian dettmer carves one page at a time. Brian dettmer born 1974 is an american contemporary artist. But for brian dettmeralso known as the book surgeonhe found a way to gave a new life for these antique printed materials. Now, you might think thats a metaphor for the way he dissects and exegetes the text but in his case its actually quite literal. Artist brian dettmer uses surgical tools to carve books. Lest any of my faithful readers think theyre the only ones whose wonderful linky suggestions i dont seem to get around to posting, my. As he cuts away unwanted material with knives, tweezers and surgical tools, dettmer stabilizes the remaining paper with a varnish.
The book surgeon pieces my modern metropolis cooling and air, altered book, x x by brian dettmer. Brian dettmer, also known as the book surgeon uses knives, tweezers and surgical tools to carve old dictionaries and encyclopedias into incredible works of art. The surgeon is someone, in the book, whom isles, of the tv show, would have caught immediately. Nothing inside the outofdate encyclopedias, medical. Artist brian dettmer cuts into books with surgical tools, creating new pictures and interpretations from the preexisting pages. The internet has been great because it has been selfperpetuating for my own work. Brian dettmer, aka the book surgeon sweet lord of the rings i wish i had the patience to do this. The books intended function has decreased and the form remains linear in a nonlinear world. Artist uses surgical tools to carve books into stunning. Alberta altered books animation art a school library transformed series authors authorship awards book book art book artists book covers book displays bookmarks bookmobile books book store concept in libraries bookstore model in libraries cartoon cartoons censorship change in libraries.
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