Creative book folding art from isaac salazar vivian january 27, 2011 we have featured several post about book sculpture book art1, book art2 and book art3 in our site which got heated discussion. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have reached the postwar period, and will put it down for a bit. Its a good book, but its definitely not as juicy as the court of the red tsar. These carved and folded books of art are gratifying. Loren salazar more about the artist loren salazar was born in california in 1951 and graduated with honors in 1973 from central washington state university with a degree in arts and sciences. This has to be one of the most ingenuious usage of a book that i have ever witnessed. Family tree origami book fold art by bellaspapercrafts on. Isaac salazar, an accountant born in texas, brings back life to old books by creating interesting pieces of book origami. Basic instructions to make your own book art can be seen here or see similar work by isaac g salazar. With a degree in accounting, he works as a full time accountant. Book of art isaac salazar this has to be one of the most ingenuious usage of a book that i have ever witnessed. After a while, i decided to play around with some books and cutting words into them.
The pages are painstakingly folded with a few slices here and there. Creative book folding art from isaac salazar design swan. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. His books first started out simple and have recently become more intricate. In the early 90s, salazar began running some ultradistance events and won the 1994 comrades marathon in south africa, over 90 km, 56 miles. Salazar is a completely self taught american book artist located in artesia, nm. Often gaining inspiration from the subject matter of the book that he is using to create the piece, salazar stated that he felt this could be used as a way to inspire people as well as being art. Salazars work shows us that the book, or the pages of books at least, are much more malleable than we might think. Yes that look much like book of art by veronica and isaac salazar. Having never having taken an art class, he discovered his talent for folding the pages of books to create imagery while trying to find a hobby he could enjoy. Jan 18, 2011 book of art isaac salazar this has to be one of the most ingenuious usage of a book that i have ever witnessed. Salazar is the artist behind these incredible book sculptures. David was a founding member of the british origami society and an authority on the history of paper and paper folding. Book origami by isaac salazar folded book art, book crafts.
Salazar, roy salazar diboll tx, isaac carew, book fold art, art books by isaac cline, jermain isaac san antonio, anthony renee salazar, isaac g, jeremy salazar, isaac brennan sacramento ca, issac hilleger. See more ideas about book folding, book sculpture, book crafts. Boundless art exhibit mesa, arizona phoenix, arizona. Isaac has been creating these for almost 2 years now. Salazar and the politics of the new state 19451958. Salazar, makes this crazy book art by folding down the pages in his free time. Salazar is actually a fulltime accountant, but peruses his love for art after hours. I didnt think i had an artistic bone in my body and never thought of myself as creative. I saw this in the current issue of esquire the one with jeff bridges on the cover and couldnt stop staring at it.
We have featured several post about book sculpture book art1, book art2 and book art3 in our site which got heated discussion. For example the recycle symbol was created on a book titled a world with out trees. In other words, these sculptural forms make us see the book in a new light. You might notice that weve updated our about page a little bit. Salazars work is a thing of beauty, carving new words out of old books. Parts of the book this is the first lesson in a book folding course the course has 7 bitsize lessons to take you through the whole process of folding a book free heart pattern included. John brant has written regularly for runners world and outside magazine. Salazar has worked as a consultant to nike and a personal coach to many distance runners. Isaac salazar used old disregarded books which he then turned into incredible works of art, showcasing beautiful paperfolded pieces. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. In todays post, we will present you a whole new different style of book art, which transformed books into eyepopping literature literally. See more of isaac salazers books of art collection here.
Its his way of recycling a book that might otherwise end up in a landfill. Salazar is an american book artist located in artesia, nm. Artists inspiration artists inspire artists design design inspiration issac salazar issac salazar book of art. Having never having taken an art class, he discovered his talent for folding the pages of books to create. Book origami by isaac salazar folded book art, book.
I first started off doing simple letters, alternating pages for each fold but now i am doing more complex and. Isaac g salazar is the original creator of of the above books. We have a set of early models in which we identify that there is indeed a mathematical constraint on the possible range of gene network topologies that can lead to pattern formation in cells that are communicating by extracellular signals e. A texasbased accountant with no formal art training, isaac salazar was looking for a hobby when he stumbled upon a book of origami. He has an etsy shop, but everything has been sold out for awhile. Cat with heart book folding pattern, 271 folds, pet lover. Aug 10, 2014 the book transformed in contemporary art. Isaac g salazar amazing american artist folding pages in a book to create fabulous art project ideas art projects word art spelling repurposed origami words origami art horses book art folded pages spell the word art.
Book craft ideas and shoutouts library as incubator project. I didnt have the artist credit, so i didnt know at the time that the artist was isaac g. Each page is carefully folded to create a typographical art piece, within each book. Having never having taken an art class, he discovered his talent for folding the pages of books. We are amazed by the art itself but feel guilty for those curved book. Salazar is a strong advocate of recycling, and thus obtains the majority of his books from the local library. This is an academic book written about an academic dictator, so it is a bit dry. Castoff books recycled and turned into incredible works of art, showcasing beautiful paperfolding techniques artist isaac salazar is a true book lover. To create the letters, salazar uses basic arithmetic and an exacto knife to sculpt the folds. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of david lister. Isaac salazar 261935 862017 isaac salazar, 82, was born in walsenburg, colo.
Feb 12, 2011 salazar s work shows us that the book, or the pages of books at least, are much more malleable than we might think. Salazar, roy salazar diboll tx, isaac carew, book fold art, art books by isaac cline, jermain isaac san antonio, anthony renee salazar, isaac g, jeremy salazar, isaac brennan. Loren salazar artwork presented by gunnar nordstrom. The words or symbols i use are drawn from anything that invokes inspiration or encouragement, such as read, dream and the recycle symbol. Isaac salazar inspire community art design music film. The book is perhaps weak on what did he know, and when did he know it.
Using only old books isaac contributes to recycling and repurposing so for him its a good feeling to know that it reduces waste. Nov 01, 2009 the book is perhaps weak on what did he know, and when did he know it. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. I have always wondered if it was possible to create words in the profile of a book. We hope that this will more accurately reflect where the project is now and what youll find on the website. Salazar is an accountant so he does the paper work. To view more images, visit the artist flickr page and be amazed at the art of folding. Check out the gorgeous works by new mexico book artist isaac g. Not as a work of literature, but an exciting art object in itself.
He began with simple letters and then moved on to increasingly more complex typefaces. I am someone who has never taken an art class in my life but have stumbled upon making book art book origami. Salazar has painted and exhibited extensively in the western states of. From the beacon editor virginia beach library mystery. By supporting bookofart, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. I first started off doing simple letters, alternating pages for each fold but now i am doing more. The birds in the corner of this blog page will soon be eaten by raptors. Join facebook to connect with isaac salazar and others you may know. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods.
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