Ive been researching using cement for a couple of weeks. Styrofoamconcrete sculpture workshops 2020 passiflora studio 330 n. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma. Learn how one reader started a thriving business in making and selling concrete sculptures. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Picture sculpting with cement lynn olson concrete crafts. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. Stone sculpture involves removal of material and is referred to as a subtractive sculptural method. The concrete gourmets cookbook artist james maxwell. The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cementconcrete as a fine. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. In this book art tutorial, im going to teach you one of the basic folds in creating a book sculpture the triangle fold and how this simple fold can easily be.
Altered, sculpted, carved, transformed public library a compendium of extraordinary artworks from the around the world, using the physical book as raw material for creative contemplation and cultural commentary. This well known tv show interviews lyn as the story behind her painting journey unfolds. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets. They had a bunch of different formulas, including mixing steel wool into the cement. Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. This series of pages offers some detailed guidelines and recipes from my own experiments and research into using portland cement concrete for small scale art projects jewellery, sculpture along. Recorded for you over 3 days in my studio in tropical nth queensland, australia. Lynn olsen works in a very specific range of media.
Rock shell 31 x 16 x 16, concrete and steel lynn olson, valparaiso, in olson is interested in organic shapes and curves. The site introduces buyers to this select group of internationally revered sculptors, allowing them the opportunity to purchase limitededition pieces or privately commission sculpture from any of the artists. The art of book sculpture surgical typography, a beautiful ghost, and why the reading of art is the new art of reading. Aug 20, 20 as a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Concrete isnt just for sidewalks, as this book illustrates with 25 inventive designs to make any garden more beautiful, ranging from simple to complex and from planters to sculpture. Books by lynne olson madame fourcades secret war the daring young woman who led the largest french spy network against hitler. Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine.
How to make concrete sculptures for profit diy mother. Traditional ferrocement sculpture is plaster on a sculptured steel and wire armature and has grown to include many fiber reinforcments and admixtures. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from its cover, is full of magic. Lynn did use a base on the one fourlegged sculpture i remember in the book. I do know that the best book i found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. A clear acrylic coat may be added to help resist the elements. He has pioneered techniques for using cement as a versatile, directsculpting medium which can be toolworked, polished, or combined with other materials. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sculpture books online. Then, give it at least a day to dry before you remove your sculpture from the cast. The kerrkramer teams juxtaposition of concrete and ceramic sculpture, entitled landscape, reached at least one client at an emotional levela true mark of fine art. Information includes a concrete recipe, what kinds of concrete molds to buy and advice for selling the. Lynn olson s most popular book is a sequence for academic writing. Create your first piece of art, by sculpting a leaf.
Sculpting with portland cement, is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. See more ideas about concrete sculpture, concrete and sculpture. The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular places really make sense. Feb 06, 2020 to sculpt with concrete, start by combining concrete mix with water, pouring it into a cast, and smoothing the top with a metal trough. Making concrete garden ornaments by sherri warner hunter is her first book. The ceramic and concrete wall art piece was sold on the opening night of a show at a chicago art gallery. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cement concrete as a fine art material. There are three ways to created a sculpture from concrete. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under. Sculpture can be created with several different materials, including concrete. Direct modeling in a permanent medium paperback june 1 1982 by lynn olson author.
Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson, steelstone press, 1982, isbn. Each chapter provides clear instructions on how to use the recipes in projects ranging from ancientlooking garden planters, faux. He has pioneered techniques for using cement as a versatile, directsculpting. Book surgeon uses surgical tools to make incredible book.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Apr 09, 2010 if im working with a book that was full of information, the book becomes a sculpture and the information can become concrete poetry within the sculpture. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Beljon the author of sculpring with cemenf has in me a reader with a. Sherri hunter, author of the bestselling creating with concrete, proves once again that concrete isnt just for sidewalks anymore. Mar 11, 2015 this pin was discovered by helen randall.
I really wish i had known that this was an exact duplicate of creating with concrete. The first of these books published by isc press is a compilation of articles on sculptors that first appeared in sculpture over the past two decades. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. Concrete sculpture outlook8studio visual artist jenny. However, book is so much more than pages full of words. It has been repaired in an area near the base, which is pictured. 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. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from its. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Concrete will get somewhat hard after 4 to 12 hours, depending on the mix and temperature, and can be worked with coarse files or carved at this stage. All books may be returned within ten days of receipt please notify us in advance and repack the books carefully in the original box if possible. As a fervent lover of papercraft, book sculpture, and creative repurposing of physical books, i was instantly taken with art made from books. In one or two days it becomes harder still, but it is possible to wet sand to refine the shape.
Beljon the author of sculpring with cemenf has in me a reader with a lifelong experience in casting concrete in plaster molds for small pieces and in wooden molds for superstructures. The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular. What this book is not is a broad spectrum book covering the gamut of cement and concrete materials like the works of sherri warner hunter. Lynn olson has 28 books on goodreads with 115 ratings. Concrete art looks perfectly good used outdoors in gardens without any further finishing whatsoever. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lynn olsons most popular book is a sequence for academic writing. This book covers all aspects of artistic sculpture in the ferrocement. At this stage, i need to make my final decisions and changes to this sculpture, while the concrete is still soft enough to work with. A concrete and metal large abstract sculpture signed and dated 1978 by the noted artist robert edward hamilton.
If im working with a book that was full of information, the book. Styrofoamconcrete sculpture and more passiflora mosaics. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. With certain books like medical books, the text itself can become a metaphor for love and relationships rather than strictly the physical body. Taped up packaging filled with concrete, rust and cloth. Books by lynn olson author of sculpting with cement. Take a look at our concrete sculpture gallery to see pictures of artistic concrete projects including a fire bowl, wall art, and a midcentury bird feeder. Paint along with me, or sit back and watch as i bring the canvas to life. Concrete sculpture outlook8studio visual artist jenny davis. A monument to a city founder in kristianstad, sweden, by per olov utvedt, finished in 1988. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic art.
Pretoria portland cement company 27 june 2001 artists young in the art of studley sculpting are invited to enter the tenth annual ppc young concrete sculptor awards. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma bhabha and jeremy olson, and the subsequent exhibition of the project at the hessel museum of art, annandaleonhudson, ny. Working on a coral creation, sharing techniques and ideas as the painting comes to life on the. The greek, roman and etruscan collections of the museum of fine. I got a couple of books from the library making concrete garden ornaments by sherri hunter and a book by lynn olson, i cant remember the title, something like sculpting in cement. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets make a. Because of the different front cover photos and isbn i was under the illusion that this was a different book. Concrete is a good choice for outdoor works because its largely. I got a couple of books from the library making concrete garden ornaments by sherri hunter and a book by lynn olson, i cant.