image: lampshade by umbu on Etsy
Have you noticed all the incredible recycled art that has been popping out lately? It’s crazy!
On that topic – I want to show you something rather fantastic; so delicate, so intricate, so beautiful – it just makes me tingle. I am talking about the work of London-based artist and cutting master: Claire Brewster.
Claire uses old maps and atlases to create detailed cut outs of nature-inspired subjects; flora and fauna are her allies in this creative journey. The end result is pretty amazing and the shadows produced by different shapes in her pieces are worthy of a fairy tale.
I selected just a few images for this post but you can enjoy many more on her site. Also, if you are kind enough to send me ₤500 so I can purchase one of her creations – that’d greatly appreciated. You’re such a good friend!
see also: Claire’s blog
all images via Claire Brewster
GN8PROJECT says
So glad I discovered your blog today – great execution/design and fantastic art! Excited to see more posts!
The Artful Desperado says
*blushing* why, thank you!
antarabesque says
I’m really impressed. Love them!
Juleah Kaliski says
These are so cool!
madsilence says
Paper art! a MadSilence favorite
http://madsilence.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/jeff-nishinakas-paper-sculpture/
The Artful Desperado says
Wow-ee-wow. those are some serious paper sculptures! Thanks for sharing
planesntrains says
This is a truly fantastic blog, as well as great ( and shall I say quirky) art. And the commentary is awesome too. I could spend a weekend looking around! I probably will!
The Artful Desperado says
thanks a lot for all the compliments! Hope to see regularly here then :)
nonamesnopackdrill says
These are beautiful, thank you for sharing :)
katkasia says
These are so delicate! Lovely.
I’ve seen sculptures carved from books before, and some amazing portraits constructed from amps, but nothing like this. Thanks for posting them!
paperartscene says
Reblogged this on Paper Art Scene and commented:
Beautiful post.
Ania Ek says
I love recycled art so much I do it myself! I go on walk all the time and find objects I want to paint or otherwise modify and turn them into a piece of art. Otherwise I’ll paint walls as well :)
poindextr says
oh my goodness – that’s gorgeous! I use junk mail for my own little creations too, and have been known to toss in an old atlas or two. Thanks for introducing Claire’s fabulous work – so inspiring!
-d
The Artful Desperado says
I’m glad you liked it!
jamiewhelan says
this is amazing! :) your posts are always interesting
Cari says
These are so incredible! Fantastic post! :)
Colleen / Inspired to Share says
These are all kinds of awesome.