This is one of the most interesting series of images I’ve seen in a long time.
I think some images of Brian Dettmer’s sculptures made its way around the internet a few months ago, but I stumbled across them again last week and felt the need to share.
Not for the faint of heart, since Dettmer’s artwork involves what some might consider the wanton destruction of books. It’s beautiful.
To encourage you to wander through more of his art, I’m reposting my favorite:
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Now go see more… and have a great weekend.
if you want to find out more about brian dettmer, the man and artist, check this post out
brian dettmer: book autopsies
he was so incited by herocious that he personally left a rather lengthy comment that, at times, sounds insulting.
not sure whom you’ll agree with, dettmer or herocious, but i got a laugh out of it at least.
Interesting post and comment that you linked. I can see it from both sides. One of my first reactions was also, “oh how horrifying — book destruction” but the shock factor is also part of the appeal for me; that, and how he takes a 2-dimensional page and turns it into a 3-dimensional sculpture.
The book becoming unreadable is another part of the appeal. It makes me want to read the book more because I can’t — what words did he cover up? What pages, what imaginary world, did he glue together? Why do I want to read it more, now that I can’t?
This is stunning! Thank you for sharing.
But yes in the back of my head is the thought, “Those poor books!”