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Artist Carves Vintage Books Into Astoundingly Intricate 3D Sculptures (Photos) : TreeHugger - StumbleUpon

Artist Carves Vintage Books Into Astoundingly Intricate 3D Sculptures (Photos) : TreeHugger - StumbleUpon
Photos: Guy Laramee With the increasing popularity of electronic readers and e-books, the future use of hard-bound books also comes under question. While designers have responded with the likes of lighting, accessories and even fashion made entirely out of old books, French Canadian artist Guy Laramée tackles it from a decidedly philosophical — and creative — perspective, carving intricate, three-dimensional landscapes that look amazingly real up close. Based out of Montréal, Laramée is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, director, composer and anthropologist. "Biblio" and "The Great Wall" are his series of sculpted vintage books, which range from ridged landscapes and Zen gardens to actual archaeological landmarks like the Temple of Petra. While on one level Laramée is finding a good use for obsolete books, there's also a deeper commentary underlying his practice. Cultures arise, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. Laramée's website is an interesting read and visual delight.

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