Beautiful books
- By Helen Craig -
- Jan 30, 2012
After featuring an interesting way to re-use old comics, we have found a great example of creatively re-using old books. Montreal based artist, Guy Laramée has created some very beautiful sculptures, including a number of recognisable landscapes like the Temple of Petra.
Laramée is an interdisciplinary artist who has been creating for over 30 years. He has particular interest in the erosion of cultures, which is symbolised through much of his work.
He says: “Cultures arise, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. With the vanishing of cultures, some people are displaced and destroyed. We are currently told that the paper book is bound to die. The library, as a place, is finished.”
This statement is particularly interesting in light of increased e-reader sales and the closure of many libraries in the UK.
If books are dead and on the way out then this certainly is a stunning way to re-use them and the intricate detail is amazing. That said, seeing a book cut up and no longer readable does seem strange; perhaps this way of sharing knowledge and stories isn’t ready to be fully eroded just yet.
To learn more about his work, visit www.guylaramee.com/.
Images: Guy Laramée
By Helen Craig. Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability at Virgin. Tweets @helcraig
