Guy Laramee: Carving Books into Landscape Sculptures

Guy Laramee turns books into remarkably detailed, textured landscapes. Unlike some of the book art I’ve seen (I’m primarily familiar with Brian Dettmer’s work), these pieces don’t play off of the books’ content. Instead, it’s the physicality of the books that seem to count more. The book as object oftentimes dissolves into a miniature landscape that makes you forget you were looking at a book to begin with.

Unlike what Dettmer does (revealing layers of words and illustrations), Laramee’s books often tend to ignore words entirely. The pages of the books become almost incidental, with pages blurring away into texture and transforming into rock, land, water.

Definitely swing by Laramee’s website and marvel at these books.

And also – if you haven’t seen them already, makes sure to check out the “Related” links below. I’ve been fortunate enough to see work by Dettmer and Stark in person, and it’s really cool stuff.

[via Colossal]

Related:
Brian Dettmer, Hyde Park Art Center
Jen Stark’s Amazing Paper Sculptures, Heaven Gallery
Going West – A Book Brought to Life