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. Derailing my train of thought thomas wightman artist, student designer. Plagued by doubt on behance artist thomas wightman carves books or manipulates paper into these well crafted and artistic pieces. 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. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and sculpture meaning. 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. Recycling paper for home decor, 30 creative craft ideas for kids and adults. Recycling paper books for carved sculptures by thomas wightman. Book sculpture to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life using the metaphor of a derailing train.
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. Im very versatile in my design approach whether it be print design, typography, 3d artwork or. Nov 23, 20 creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman. This awesome book sculpture is by thomas wightman and is the most recent of the series. Amazing, look at those lovely butterflies made of paper. I graduated from edinburgh napier university in 20. Book sculpture made to convey my theme of obsession in the form of a vehicle. Oct 01, 2017 book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer.
The brief was to illustrate a memory of scotland through a book paper sculpture. Murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book artist thomas wightman in hd 1080p. Book sculptures by thomas wightman juxtapoz magazine. 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. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman nice drawing. Feb 11, 2014 this pin was discovered by jacob heintz. I have international experience and hold five years of experience working in the industry. Wightman uses common expressions related to depression and anxiety for his titles, incorporating the physical. This is a really creative design of the box art dioramas of story setting. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and art. 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. Hi im thomas wightman, a graphic designer currently working in london. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman design you trust. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books.
Ukbased graphic designer thomas wightman has created a series of sculptures that visually convey personal emotion through symbolic form. Thomas wightman 18111888 was an american painter of the nineteenth century, noted especially for his portraits and still life paintings life and career. Have a look at these old book art examples below for inspiration. Jacqueline rush lee creates a novel form of narrative 1. This is incredible but this designer from england invented a new way to express his emotions through a book paper sculpture. Dec 05, 2016 this series showcases artists from different realms of the art world exploring the structure and meaning of the book. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, b.
Book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk ages. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman craft steampunk ages this website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This post of the book art is awesome series covers those artists who are creating works of art that fly right off. Thomas wightmans intricate book sculptures are inspired by emotions brought on by obsessive compulsive disorder.
Conveying the emotions of a panic attack using the metaphor of a sinking ship. Matchday fantasy is an interactive fantasy football soccer mobile app where users. Thomas wightman used the metaphor of a train spilling its contents to illustrate the effects that obsessive compulsive disorder can have on ones thoughts. Book sculpture edinburghbased graphic design student thomas wightman has produced astounding book sculptures for his graduation project. The image was not linked to the website where this came from. The thistle award was presentedto outlander author diana gabaldon. 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. 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. I graduated with a first class honours in graphic design from edinburgh napier university. Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell altered. 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. 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. This showcase presents two paper sculpture projects made out of old books by thomas wightman. Juxtapoz magazine book sculptures by thomas wightman. Spiraling book sculpture reflects the struggles of ocd. This is the second of my book sculptures for my finalyear project. Artist thomas wightman brings the illusions, that reading creates, into real life with the carved of book sculptures. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, but touch on hardtoportray concepts like addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder. This project is the starting point for my final year project. Thomas wightmans intricate book sculptures are inspired by emotions brought on by.
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. 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 makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman craft steampunk ages. Graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh. With titles like derailing my train of thought, the sculptures use metaphors to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life. Drowning from obsession thomas wightman i loveeeee paper art. Book sculptures by thomas wightman musetouch visual arts. Edinburghbased graphic designer thomas wightman, among many works of art, creates also book sculptures. 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. Oct 24, 2017 murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book artist thomas wightman in hd 1080p 20th century fox sg. 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.
Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer book art carved with surgical tools. Bookoisseur book art by thomas wightman butterfly book art by thomas wightman. Mar 04, 2014 thomas wightman s book sculpture art touches on tough topics 2. Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk. This morning we take a look at the book sculptures of edinburgh, uk based graphic designer and artist thomas wightman. Book art collage made of cutout drawings, and combined to create spatial effects book diorama by lauren treece. May 26, 20 thomas wightman makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages. This project was a commission set by visit scotland, to create an award to celebrate the tv series outlander. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman part of me is like wow amazing book sculpture. 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. 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. Book sculpture plagued by doubt thomas wightman aka teej. Book sculpture to show the emotions of living with obsessivecompulsive disorder. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman amazing book sculpture otherwise known as creative murder amazing book sculpture by thomas wightman.
Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman book. He created a series of three works devoted more information. Book art might be an interesting way to do a book report. Wightman was a native of charleston, south carolina. To convey this metaphor the sculpture shows a train travelling on a journey that has become disrupted. A train or a pirate ship carved of a paper book will delight and pleasantly surprise everyone. The crash of this train is associated with all unnecessary and uncontrolled. Visit scotland latest book sculpture created for visit scotland. Thomas wightman a tribute to scotlands glenfinnan viaduct bridge, and harry potter.
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