Graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh napier university. Book sculpture to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life using the metaphor of a derailing train. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, b. Drowning from obsession thomas wightman i loveeeee paper art. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and sculpture meaning. Matchday fantasy is an interactive fantasy football soccer mobile app where users. 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. Recycling paper books for carved sculptures by thomas wightman.
Book art sculpture by thomas wightman design you trust. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman part of me is like wow amazing book sculpture. 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 amazing book sculpture otherwise known as creative murder amazing book sculpture by thomas wightman. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman craft steampunk ages this website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Wightman was a native of charleston, south carolina. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk ages. Thomas wightmans intricate book sculptures are inspired by emotions brought on by. I have international experience and hold five years of experience working in the industry. Graphic design student and budding artist thomas wightman crafted a beautifully intricate book sculpture for his major project at edinburgh. The brief was to illustrate a memory of scotland through a book paper sculpture.
Book sculpture plagued by doubt thomas wightman aka teej. To convey this metaphor the sculpture shows a train travelling on a journey that has become disrupted. Book sculpture made to convey my theme of obsession in the form of a vehicle. This project is the starting point for my final year project. Thomas wightman 18111888 was an american painter of the nineteenth century, noted especially for his portraits and still life paintings life and career. Mar 04, 2014 thomas wightman s book sculpture art touches on tough topics 2. Conveying the emotions of a panic attack using the metaphor of a sinking ship. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and altered books. These imaginative works of art are not only beautiful, but touch on hardtoportray concepts like addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder. A train or a pirate ship carved of a paper book will delight and pleasantly surprise everyone. 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. This showcase presents two paper sculpture projects made out of old books by thomas wightman.
Murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book. This morning we take a look at the book sculptures of edinburgh, uk based graphic designer and artist thomas wightman. Recycling paper for home decor, 30 creative craft ideas for kids and adults. Thomas wightmans derailed typography train via bit rebels 3 jodi harveybrown.
Book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer book art carved with surgical tools. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman craft steampunk ages. 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. Wightman uses common expressions related to depression and anxiety for his titles, incorporating the physical. Derailing my train of thought thomas wightman artist, student designer. Im very versatile in my design approach whether it be print design, typography, 3d artwork or. 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. Thomas wightman a tribute to scotlands glenfinnan viaduct bridge, and harry potter.
Ukbased graphic designer thomas wightman has created a series of sculptures that visually convey personal emotion through symbolic form. This is the second of my book sculptures for my finalyear project. With titles like derailing my train of thought, the sculptures use metaphors to convey the effects of ocd on a persons life. Oct 01, 2017 book art carving sculpture by brian dettmer.
Oct 24, 2017 murder on the orient express book art sculpture by book artist thomas wightman in hd 1080p 20th century fox sg. The image was not linked to the website where this came from. 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. I graduated with a first class honours in graphic design from edinburgh napier university. Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman steampunk. Thomas wightman used the metaphor of a train spilling its contents to illustrate the effects that obsessive compulsive disorder can have on ones thoughts. 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. 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. 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. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and art. Artist thomas wightman brings the illusions, that reading creates, into real life with the carved of book sculptures. The awardis named the thistle award, sothistles grow from its pages. Paper sculptures is one of unusual and artistic ways of recycling paper books. This project was a commission set by visit scotland, to create an award to celebrate the tv series outlander.
Inspired by thomas wightman this book sculpture is called derailing my train of thought. Book art might be an interesting way to do a book report. May 26, 20 thomas wightman makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages. Book sculptures by thomas wightman musetouch visual arts. Book sculptures by thomas wightman juxtapoz magazine. Book sculpture to show the emotions of living with obsessivecompulsive disorder. Hi im thomas wightman, a graphic designer currently working in london. Bookoisseur book art by thomas wightman butterfly book art by thomas wightman. 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. This post of the book art is awesome series covers those artists who are creating works of art that fly right off.
Creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman book. Book art sculpture by thomas wightman nice drawing. Plagued by doubt by thomas wightman, via behancethis is beautiful, but i just keep wondering what book it is. David kracovs book of life via the fun learning 2 thomas wightman. Plagued by doubt on behance artist thomas wightman carves books or manipulates paper into these well crafted and artistic pieces. Nov 23, 20 creative book art sculpture by thomas wightman. I graduated from edinburgh napier university in 20.
Book art collage made of cutout drawings, and combined to create spatial effects book diorama by lauren treece. Amazing, look at those lovely butterflies made of paper. Visit scotland latest book sculpture created for visit scotland. He created a series of three works devoted more information. Thomas wightman makes incredible book sculpture art using hardcover books and their pages. Spiraling book sculpture reflects the struggles of ocd. 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. May 22, 20 home art 3d book sculptures symbolize struggles with ocd by katie hosmer on may 22, 20 ukbased graphic designer thomas wightman has created a series of sculptures that visually convey personal emotion through symbolic form. 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. 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. This awesome book sculpture is by thomas wightman and is the most recent of the series.
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. The crash of this train is associated with all unnecessary and uncontrolled. This is incredible but this designer from england invented a new way to express his emotions through a book paper sculpture. Jacqueline rush lee creates a novel form of narrative 1. Thomas wightmans intricate book sculptures are inspired by emotions brought on by obsessive compulsive disorder. The thistle award was presentedto outlander author diana gabaldon. Juxtapoz magazine book sculptures by thomas wightman. This is a really creative design of the box art dioramas of story setting. Top 10 amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell altered. Feb 11, 2014 this pin was discovered by jacob heintz. Book sculpture edinburghbased graphic design student thomas wightman has produced astounding book sculptures for his graduation project. Have a look at these old book art examples below for inspiration.