Im very versatile in my design approach whether it be print design, typography, 3d artwork or. Ukbased graphic designer thomas wightman has created a series of sculptures that visually convey personal emotion through symbolic form. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman amazing book sculpture otherwise known as creative murder amazing book sculpture by thomas wightman. This is the second of my book sculptures for my finalyear project.
Derailing my train of thought thomas wightman artist, student designer. The brief was to illustrate a memory of scotland through a book paper sculpture. Drowning from obsession thomas wightman i loveeeee paper art. He created a series of three works devoted more information. Amazing, look at those lovely butterflies made of paper. Book sculpture edinburghbased graphic design student thomas wightman has produced astounding book sculptures for his graduation project. I graduated from edinburgh napier university in 20. May 26, 20 thomas wightman makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages. I graduated with a first class honours in graphic design from edinburgh napier university. Book art collage made of cutout drawings, and combined to create spatial effects book diorama by lauren treece. With titles like derailing my train of thought, the sculptures use metaphors to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life. The image was not linked to the website where this came from. The assignment, referred to as the medium is the message, required students to focus on a themein wightmans case, its addictionand hone in on the topic through visual interpretation and to design with a sense of wonder. Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk.
This project is the starting point for my final year project. It uses a visual metaphor to convey the emotions of obsessivecompulsive disorder, and embodies my research by visualising an expression used by a sufferer of ocd. Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell altered. Graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh. Recycling paper books for carved sculptures by thomas wightman. Image via the glenfinnan viaduct has been a scottish landmark for more than 100 years, but it was made even more famous when it appeared in the harry potter movie series. Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman book. The crash of this train is associated with all unnecessary and uncontrolled. Book sculpture to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life using the metaphor of a derailing train. A train or a pirate ship carved of a paper book will delight and pleasantly surprise everyone. This is a really creative design of the box art dioramas of story setting. Derailing my train of thought by thomas wightman derailing my train of thought is a creative book sculpture project to convey the effects of obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd on a persons life using the example of a derailing train. Graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh napier university.
May 23, 2014 instead of serving as a reading tool when you get bored at your house, old books can be recycled and transformed into clever and cool artworks. Present book art derailing my train of thought is a creative book sculpture project to convey the effects of obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd on a persons life using the example of a derailing train. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and art. Feb 11, 2014 this pin was discovered by jacob heintz.
Wightman uses common expressions related to depression and anxiety for his titles, incorporating the physical. Oct 07, 2016 book art sculpture by thomas wightman by artfonica october 7, 2016 this is incredible but this designer from england invented a new way to express his emotions through a book paper sculpture. Edinburghbased graphic designer thomas wightman, among many works of art, creates also book sculptures. Dec 05, 2016 this series showcases artists from different realms of the art world exploring the structure and meaning of the book. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books. Spiraling book sculpture reflects the struggles of ocd. Jacqueline rush lee creates a novel form of narrative 1. Plagued by doubt by thomas wightman, via behancethis is beautiful, but i just keep wondering what book it is. To convey this metaphor the sculpture shows a train travelling on a journey that has become disrupted. To convey this metaphor the sculpture shows a train travelling on a journey that has become disrupted, creative book sculpture art that will derail your train of thought. Thomas wightman a tribute to scotlands glenfinnan viaduct bridge, and harry potter. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk ages. Inspired by thomas wightman this book sculpture is called derailing my train of thought.
Thomas wightmans derailed typography train via bit rebels 3 jodi harveybrown. With both international experience and industry recognition, i look forward to each new stage of my career as a graphic designer and working in the industry. The thistle award was presentedto outlander author diana gabaldon. Artist thomas wightman brings the illusions, that reading creates, into real life with the carved of book sculptures. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman part of me is like wow amazing book sculpture. Book sculptures by thomas wightman juxtapoz magazine. Thomas wightman makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages.
Oct 01, 2017 book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer. Recycling paper for home decor, 30 creative craft ideas for kids and adults. Hi im thomas wightman, a graphic designer currently working in london. Aug 19, 2019 thomas wightman, another british artist, takes book sculpture to the next level with his sculpture of scotlands glenfinnan viaduct bridge that actually moves. David kracovs book of life via the fun learning 2 thomas wightman. Have a look at these old book art examples below for inspiration. Plagued by doubt on behance artist thomas wightman carves books or manipulates paper into these well crafted and artistic pieces.
Thomas wightmans intricate book sculptures are inspired by emotions brought on by. Visit scotland latest book sculpture created for visit scotland. Specifically, he researched the thoughts and feelings of those suffering from obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd because he says, i want to create a voice for the sufferers of ocd and the emotions felt by them. Conveying the emotions of a panic attack using the metaphor of a sinking ship. Check out this creative project by thomas wightman, to convey this book art the sculpture shows a train traveling on a journey that has become. This post of the book art is awesome series covers those artists who are creating works of art that fly right off. Book sculpture to show the emotions of living with obsessivecompulsive disorder. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, but touch on hardtoportray concepts like addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder.
This morning we take a look at the book sculptures of edinburgh, uk based graphic designer and artist thomas wightman. This project was a commission set by visit scotland, to create an award to celebrate the tv series outlander. Oct 24, 2017 murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book artist thomas wightman in hd 1080p 20th century fox sg. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman design you trust. Bookoisseur book art by thomas wightman butterfly book art by thomas wightman. Juxtapoz magazine book sculptures by thomas wightman. Nov 23, 20 creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman. Oct 23, 2012 graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh napier university.
Book art sculpture by thomas wightman craft steampunk ages. Book sculptures by thomas wightman musetouch visual arts. To convey this metaphor the sculpture shows a train travelling on a journey that has become disrupted, this fantastic book sculpture of a derailed train that dumps typography on the tracks is a metaphor for how someone with ocd might feel with mixed emotions. Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer book art carved with surgical tools. Paper sculptures is one of unusual and artistic ways of recycling paper books. The awardis named the thistle award, sothistles grow from its pages. Thomas wightman used the metaphor of a train spilling its contents to illustrate the effects that obsessive compulsive disorder can have on ones thoughts. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, b. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman nice drawing. Book sculpture plagued by doubt thomas wightman aka teej. This is incredible but this designer from england invented a new way to express his emotions through a book paper sculpture. Juxtapoz magazine book sculptures by thomas wightman this morning we take a look at the book sculptures of edinburgh, uk based graphic designer and artist thomas wightman. Murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book artist thomas wightman in hd 1080p. This showcase presents two paper sculpture projects made out of old books by thomas wightman.
Book art might be an interesting way to do a book report. Book sculpture made to convey my theme of obsession in the form of a vehicle. Murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book. This awesome book sculpture is by thomas wightman and is the most recent of the series. Matchday fantasy is an interactive fantasy football soccer mobile app where users. Thomas wightman 18111888 was an american painter of the nineteenth century, noted especially for his portraits and still life paintings life and career.
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