The book s story by cara barer if you dont like to read the book. See available paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. No important books have been injured during the making of any of these photographs. See more ideas about books, page turner and book sculpture. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by cara barer. Domus, books under the tree, cover story, december, 2008 paper tear fold rip crease cut pgs. Posts about robinson alice written by particularkev. They are beautiful, full of social history, and relatively inexpensive. Alice the artist hardcover january 1, 1988 by martin waddell author visit amazons martin waddell page. She is a lecturer at the university of the arts, teaching book structures, and also teaches workshops at the center for book arts, nyc, and. Cara barer s photographs of splayed out, crumpled, and folded book pages reinvent the. Jul 24, 2012 new blossoming book sculptures by cara barer by alice yoo on july 24, 2012 fine art photographer cara barer has created two new beautiful book sculptures.
I have changed a common object into sculpture in a state of flux. The book, the art of alice in wonderland, rekindles what the real sense of this wonderful story is. Susan hoerth is a talented artist from mcallen, texas, united states. Seattle encaustic artist alicia tormey in her studio. Creative paper art by susan hoerth beauty will save the world.
All alice in wonderland paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Apr 27, 2012 incredibly beautiful book art of cara barer posted on april 27, 2012 by jasmine texas based photographer cara barer puts a new meaning in book art through her colorful sculptures out of discarded phone books, computer manuals, maps and the like that she transforms and then photographs. Artists 18 and older who would like enter the show are invited to submit digital photos of their work no later than july 27, 2012. New blossoming book sculptures by cara barer my modern met. Alice book alice in wonderland book adventures in wonderland classic fairy tales books art altered. Fans of the original game and a dark look at alice in wonderland will be enthralled by the quality artwork. Jul 30, 2018 one of the assignments was to alter a found book in a way that it changed the narrative of the story, or eliminated it altogether. So when i saw a piece of cara barer s through klompching gallery, i was stunned. Nov 19, 2018 pin all you want books, libraries, fashion art photography. Cara barer artist biography, past and future exhibitions.
Ive been a longtime admirer of the husband and wife duo robert and shana parkeharrison. Check out their website once upon a time in the mid 1980s i published greeting cards and posters in asl. Houston based artist cara barer channels familiar iconography in her still life photographs. In barers latest work, the artists own creations books bound with sheet music, wallpaper, and pictures from her travels are captured after being transformed. Phone books, software manuals, reference books, and other obsolete and discarded books find their way into her work. Books, physical objects and repositories of information, are being displaced by zeros and ones in a digital universe with no physicality. Dyed book pages from obsolete, discarded novels are ruffled and carefully arranged in circular forms, much like spiritual mandalas or blooming flowers. Elaine terranova back cover blurb from the publisher.
Plattsburgh ny burlington vt artisteducator david powell will show his collages and prints at a date to be announced. The books a 184 page hardcover published by dark horse. Artist statement i transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. Between the lines threeperson show with cara barer and melinda tidwell. Sep 04, 2012 photographer cara barer has been working on a beautiful book art series since 2004. Several pieces from my reading in color series are included in a group exhibition of contemporary artists working with photography. She was educated in the united states and in the 1950s and 1960s she studied and lived in paris. I didnt spend more than a few seconds on windows 95, but the new century dictionary of the english language, is a treasure that, because of its fascinating. Dec 16, 20 even though some books are sacrificed in the process, blackwells book art creations are more beautiful than they are destructive. J berg is a collection of artwork and some information on the evolution of the sequel to the original american mcgee alice game. As i begin the process, i first consider the contents of each volume. Its been a while since i posted any new images of needle books. Dream tree started off as a novel titled enigma while blue butterfly. Needle books are one of my many collecting obsessions.
She has worked as a book conservator since 1999 at the library company of philadelphia, a rare book library founded in 1731 by benjamin franklin. Ever since, ive loved handcrafted books, and altered books as pieces of art. Theyre work is conceptual, and centers around the every man, who interacts with the landscape and works tirelessly to repair the damage done by mans insatiable desire for expansion and advancement. My photographs are primarily a documentation of a physical evolution. Paper bookpaper artaltered booksaltered artbook treebook sculpturearte popularbook projectsbook cover design. Alice barber stephens july 1, 1858 july, 1932 was an american painter and engraver, best remembered for her illustrations. I transform books into art by sculpting them, dyeing them and then through the medium of photography presenting them anew as objects of beauty. In doing so, she is able to coax new meaning where there was only typeset text before.
She is a graduate of the art institute of houston, the university of houston and the glassell school of art. The exhibition showcases an array of subject matter and diverse ways of working with the light based medium. Bibliography cara barer photography book sculpture, book. Fine art photographer cara barer has created two new beautiful book sculptures. Assortment of my bookguns from the 90s, image 2010 robert the collection of the artist the quarterly conversation issue 12 summer 2008 the book art of robert the, cara barer, and jacqueline rush lee by elizabeth wadell. Incredibly beautiful book art of cara barer strictlypaper. Please see available at for locations where artwork may be viewed andor purchased or call alice at 3192775110. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and paper art. About the artist my photographs are primarily a documentation of a physical evolution. Alice baber august 22, 1928 october 2, 1982 was an american abstract expressionist painter who worked in oil and watercolor.
Bibliography cara barer photography book sculpture. Artist alicia martin is back at it again with her novel installations. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She soaks, dyes, folds, and otherwise alters the books in various ways for the final effect. The article is about book art featuring robert the, cara and jacqueline rush lee. The afternoon otherworld dreams surface like a radiant madness, a reminder of the life of the imagination. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. See more ideas about art, christian schloe, claude monet art. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and sculpture. Each book tells me how to begin according to its size, type of paper, and sometimes contents. Barer adjusts and molds the pages of old books to create a series of pieces that represent a variety of objects and themes that stand out from an top view perspective against a solid black background. Book art by su blackwell uk artist su blackwell painstakingly cuts up vintage books and turns them into magical scenes,like a popup book. Please contact alice with any questions you may have.
It is written by an adult to let kids see and understand the humor of the ways of adults. This website features a sampling of artwork by alice dolgener of cedar falls, iowa. Portfolio cara barer photography book sculpture, book. This video was made by dpan deaf performing artists network. Alice austen 18661952, which will be published this fall by chatham press. The link below is to an article reporting on the winner of the 2019 readings prize for new australian fiction, the glad shout, by alice robinson. Have fun with your poetry unit by incorporating blackout poetry. Book sculptures cara barer photography book sculpture, book.
Pet portrait and wildlife artist living in the countryside with my cats and dogs. Cara barer en haar unieke boekkunst boek sculptuur. Susan myers paper version of van goghs starry night. Barer has been represented in numerous exhibitions across the u. Baber, an active feminist, organized exhibits of women artists work. Her work regularly appeared in magazines such as scribners monthly, harpers weekly, and the ladies home journal. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer brian dettmer, altered book art. The blue butterfly by cara barer represents the metamorphosis of knowledge. Your middle sch have fun with your poetry unit by incorporating blackout poetry. Altered books, altered art, alice in wonderland book, alice book, alice in. About upcoming commissions exhibitions bibliography portfolio 20042005 20062007 20082009 20102011 201220 20142015 20172018. Barer adjusts and molds the pages of old books to create a series of pieces that represent a variety of objects and themes that stand out from an top view perspective. These stunning book art pieces prove that novels, encyclopedias and other.
Book sculptures cara barer photography book sculpture. The book analyzes the representation that lewis carroll gave to each of the events and the characters. See more ideas about book art, art and book sculpture. The artist as alice is a visual and aural delight, humorous, touching, lush with images. An exciting new take on the afterlife of lewis carrolls alice, written in poems. Cara barer photography book sculpture, book photography, paper. Apr 11, 2012 cara barer uses old phone books, computer manuals, maps, and comic books to create hypnotic sculptures, which she then photographs.
All quotations are from anns book, alices world the life and photographs of an american original. Books art old books paper book paper art cut paper altered book art book folding handmade books book crafts cara barer explorer 2011 available available for sale from klompching gallery, cara barer, explorer 2011, archival pigment print, 36. Matsons book of photographs, pilobolus, was published by random house in1978 and is still available through used book dealers. She creates amazingly beautiful compositions, sculptures out of old books, bringing. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Cara barers inspiration came when she saw a rainsoaked yellow pages lying on the ground. Dream tree started off as a novel titled enigma while blue butterfly was, in its previous life, an ordinary yellow pages. The wild and colorful pages of old books are the medium of choice for artist cara barer, whose literary sculptures encompass fine art, photography, design and creative innovation. Iconic sculptures and installations made from books pg. Art of the book 2012 call for entries the rochester public library is looking for book artists to participate in a juried exhibition the art of the book which will be on display at the central library sunday october 21, through december 10, 2012. Alice austin is a philadelphia printmaker and book artist.