The work of Andrew Hayes is a reinterpretation of the book art movement that was so popular a couple of years ago. Instead of maintaining the medium's recognizable shape and form, however, Andrew Hayes focuses primarily on the most important part: the pages. Stripping away the cover and replacing it with metal, he manipulates the pages in such a way that they become abstract versions of their former selves.
Born in Tucson, Arizona, and based in Portland, Oregon, Andrew Hayes does not deface the objects by manipulating them so. Instead, he shows just how malleable they are both figuratively and literally. Andrew Hayes writes, "The book as an object is full of fact and story. I take my sensory appreciation for the book as a material and employ the use of metal to create a new form, and hopefully a new story."
Book Page Sculptures
Artist Andrew Hayes Manipulates Metal and Novels
Trend Themes
1. Book Art Redefined - There is a trend of artists reinterpreting book art by focusing on manipulating the pages rather than the overall shape.
2. Abstract Book Sculptures - Artists are creating abstract versions of books by stripping away the cover and using metal to manipulate the pages.
3. Exploring Material Possibilities - Artists are exploring the malleability of books as a material and using metal to create innovative forms.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of redefining book art to create unique and visually captivating sculptures.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can incorporate abstract book sculptures as unique and conversation-starting decorative pieces.
3. Publishing - The publishing industry can find opportunities by collaborating with artists to create limited-edition book sculptures that offer a new and artistic perspective on storytelling.