Stilkey reaches beyond the formal confines of painting and drawing, using such materials as record covers, book pages and book covers to create the spaces in which his characters exist. New media in art by michael rush goodreads share book. All but three pages of mike mignolas hellboy artists edition have been shot from the original art and showcase mignolas gorgeous work as closely as possible to the physical pagethis is a book for fans of great storytelling and students of the craft. Baker to the east, the san juans to the west, and lakes surrounding me in every direction. An art book of myths and legends from around the world illustrated by leading fantasy concept artists. Sometimes he paints on a stack of five or six books. For years, weve been following mike stilkeys evergrowing collection of painted book art. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Self taught amateur caricature artist and illustrator with a focus on modern and urban culture. A new printing with a brand new cover exclusively for this edition. Recently, highend retail boutique joyce asked the l. New paintings on salvaged books by mike stilkey colossal art. What a spectacular way to showcase a selection of his whimsical characters who bring new life to giant stacks of old books.
I will be open friday sunday weekdays by appointment until the 23rd of december from 9. Immortal art book of myths and legends by gameogami. For a larger view and a full description just click on the thumbnail image below. Having books as the canvas for his paintings in this way is such an awesome idea. See more ideas about book sculpture, book art and painted books. Mike stilkey hits the books to make art entertainment. If you want an easy read about art, its not a good choice. Escape kit book art labased artist mike stilkey creates. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Hello everybody, i have started my annual christmas art show at my shopstudio in north sacramento. At the time, i was drawing on books, records or anything else i could find at a thrift store. Using a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer stilkey creates whimsical, and at times melancholic, painted sculptures of arranged books.
Buy mike ditka framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Based in detroit, michigan, 1xrun onetime run is the worlds leading publisher of fine art editions and online destination for original art. He talks about his process in this 3part interview with fully booked part 1, part 2, and part 3. In particular, covering art is my passion after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. Painted book sculptures by mike stilkey book sculpture. We pride our curation on showcasing limited edition prints, original artwork, books and exclusives from some of the bestknown and emerging names in the new contemporary movement. There is nothing sadder than an unwanted book, and its lovely that stilkey is giving them a new lease of life, bringing out the whimsical.
Using disposed and discarded reading material, the. Stilkey arranges these books and paints atop their covers for a most uniquedare we say novelinstallation. Art for bookworms ever wondered what you can do with all your old dustcovered books. May 30, 2018 his 3d paintings intrigue me he uses books as his canvas this one is located inside a nikehurley store kind of amaz. Jul, 2014 new paintings on salvaged books by mike stilkey. After spending time creating a highend retail boutique exhibit in the city earlier this year, he decided to take on an even bigger challenge and cover the entire ground floor of hong kongs times square, a 12story major shopping center and office tower complex stilkey is wellknown for his sitespecific painted book. Mike mignolas hellboy artists edition artist edition. Mike and his wife, dyan berk, have been residents of monhegan since 1992. Heres an image taken from my book war boy, published by pavilion in 1989. Mike stilkey and what to do with discarded books book. Futuristic aerial views of london by vincent laforet. Everything that surrounds me has created the man i am today. I enjoy sharing my work but i realize i still have a lot to learn, helpful criticism and tips are always welcome.
Using a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer, stilkey. Based in alta dena, california, mike stilkey has always been attracted to painting and drawing not only on vintage paper, record covers and book pages, but on the books themselves. Every texture is made out of several photographs of walls and other things artistically combined by michael schnabl. You have to be a kickass art lover or a powerless student to endure it. Each museumquality mike ditka framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. An award winning infographic design group that provides rich and beautiful infographics for print, interactive and motion based mediums. Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of discarded library books as canvases for his whimsical paintings, writes kathryn bromwich. From rice polak gallery, mike stilkey, faces in the city i 2017, on discarded books, 18. He did not produce graffiti but was influenced by the culture and enjoyed. His book sculptures, the highest of which is 24ft tall and. Uk, mike stilkey gives books new life as art, february 4.
Discarding old books, no matter how objectionable they might be is a book ever completely objectionable. From age 8 to 14, stilkey attended a different school each year. Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of discarded library books as canvases for his whimsical paintings, writes kathryn bromwich skip to main content the guardian back to home. Jul 21, 2014 stilkey uses a combination of ink, colored pencil, paint, and lacquer on the sculptures. Mike stilkeys awesome book art arrives in hong kong. The twopart installation uses 5,000 recycled books from publishers, hurley employees and local libraries.
Weve been fans of labased book artist mike stilkey for quite a while now, so we were psyched when my modern met clued us in about his new exhibition, full of smiles and soft intentions, which went up this. The guardian, mike stilkey s paintings on salvaged books. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. Dec 5, 2012 made from old book covers amazing paintings by mike stilkey. I was painting on book pages for forever, and actually published a book in 2005 titled 100 portraits in which i drew one hundred portraits on old book pages. Book sculpture piece by mike stilkey, presented at l. Mike stilkey s new solo exhibit opened this month in hong kong. Large format printing for the carleton university community. He works with a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer to create each artwork.
As in discarded books, the primary material he uses in his art to elicit an ironic smile. There are some immediately recognisable visual images in this world and some very familiar. An artists inspiration mike stilkey part 2 of 3 youtube. See more ideas about artist, book sculpture and book art. He paints single figures and anthropomorphic animals, all in a dreamlike world.
This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Largely selftaught, autorino worked mainly in oil, inspired by local painters as well as the artists of the hudson river school. Mike stilkeys wonderfully whimsical book paintings. Jul 19, 2014 artist mike stilkey uses the covers of discarded library books as canvases for his whimsical paintings, writes kathryn bromwich. Mike works in a variety of mediums, and is known for his sculptural pieces made from wood, found objects and flotsam. What books matter to him and whats up with all the cool animals in the.
Mike stilkeys paintings on salvaged books in pictures art and. His book sculptures are available at gilman contemporary gallery in ketchum, idaho. Smike streeton age 24, 1891 by tom roberts art gallery nsw. Apr 14, 2012 book sculpture piece by mike stilkey, presented at l. With these backgrounds your images get a very unique and elegant look. Aug 15, 2018 his 3d paintings intrigue me he uses books as his canvas this one is located inside a nikehurley store kind of amaz. Some artists get inspired by a blank white canvas, but mike stilkey isnt one of them. An artist uses discarded books to make his distinctive artworks. All mickey mantle photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Cartoonist mike kunkel sets out to inspire creativity by collecting his imaginative images that start with a single line. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Artist mike stilkey has created a series of book sculptures in which he paints fantastical animal and human characters directly on stacks of books. Wildlife the rest of the world americana civil war where to shop originals services show time studio news my stuff on the drawing board price list order form favorite links feedback search send the site videos. The labased artist, who had always found it hard to paint on something white and empty, uses the spines of stacked books as canvases for his art.
The art of mike stilkey finds a home in stacked book. If i can paint on them, im giving them a second chance. When not fawning over perfect word choices, i can be found on. Stilkey uses a combination of ink, colored pencil, paint, and lacquer on the sculptures. Made from old book covers amazing paintings by mike stilkey. Labased artist mike stilkey creates large scale art pieces using disposed and discarded reading material, giving a new life to books. Jan 24, 2017 out of all of the cast members in bets the new edition story, bryshere grey as michael bivins is one of the most intriguing, partially because im curious about how the empire star will do in his.
Mike stilkeys wonderfully whimsical book paintings book. There are some immediately recognisable visual images in this world and some very familiar artistic styles, and then occasionally, one meets new ones that are just immediately eyecatching and astonishing. Art book sculptures by mike stilkey the redhead riter. Artist mike stilkey uses the covers of books reclaimed from library trash heaps as a canvas for his whimsical paintings. New paintings on salvaged books by mike stilkey art. Mike stilkeys book art a literary canvas the irish times. Mike kunkel is raising funds for cartoonist mike kunkels squiggle art book. He did not produce graffiti but was influenced by the culture and enjoyed the rebellious spirit of their work.
Find more works of this artist at best visual art database. In line with decisions made by the national cabinet as communicated by the nsw premier gladys berejiklian, the art gallery of new south wales has closed to the public until further notice to help protect the health of all visitors and staff and minimise the spread of covid19 coronavirus in the state. They range in size from a few books to wallsized installations. Character art painted on stacks of books by mike stilkey. It is a wellreserched book, a good introduction to medianew media art. New paintings on salvaged books by mike stilkey colossal. Anthony michael autorino was an american painter known for his lyrical landscapes of rural vermont and pennsylvania. About blog jobs open source press contact send us feedback. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by mike kuchar. For years, weve been following mike stilkey s evergrowing collection of painted book art. Mike stiler is a sculptor, poet and zen meditation teacher. Our mike ditka framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Jan 07, 2018 gameogami is raising funds for immortal art book of myths and legends on kickstarter.
After spending time creating a highend retail boutique exhibit in the city earlier this. Jun 06, 2010 bookworms are sure to love reminiscent by mike stilkey, an art installation that opened at the hurley space gallery this weekend. Mike stilkey in 2020 book sculpture, book art, paper art. American artist mike stilkey turns unwanted books into pieces of art. My life experiences have directly influenced my art and i as an individual. He works with a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer to create each artwork that can vary from anthropomorphic animals playing instruments to portraits of men and women inspired by weimarera german expressionism. Youll find a lot of useful information, the most important artists of certain fields of the new media and their works. Mike stilkeys paintings on salvaged books in pictures. Mike stilkey gives books new life as art huffpost uk. Art painted on stacks of books by mike stilkey aug 27, 2014 0 comment read interviews written and visual art go hand in hand perfectly, and the lines between the two are constantly being blurred by calligraphers or people who do book covers.
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