# 3-D Art Made of Books Su Blackwell's Book-Cut Sculptures By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-d-art-from-books-su-blackwells-book-cut-sculptures References: [decor8blog](http://decor8blog.com/2008/08/18/artistic-inspiring-altered-books/) & [sublackwell](http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/) Traditionally, [books and sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) are thought of as different fields within the general category of art. UK artist Su Blackwell blends the two in 3-D works that are both literature and sculpture. Blackwell works with her scalpel to take ordinary tomes and transforms them into expressions and relationships of space. Gallery images: 1. The Extasie, 2006 2. Wild Flowers, 2007. 3. The Old House, 2007. 4. Magnolia Tree, 2007. 5. Betty in Cloudland, 2007. 6. Alice: Through the Looking Glass, 2007. 7. Alice - A Mad Tea Party, 2006. 8. The Story of Peter Pan: The Pirate Ship, 2007 9. The Beginning of Something... (date not identified) 10. The Quiet American, 2006. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Book Art:** The fusion of literature and sculpture presents an opportunity for book publishers to create interactive reading experiences for readers. - **Sculpture Trends:** Artists can take inspiration from using unconventional materials to create their sculptures and explore new methods of creating art. - **Upcycling Art:** Upcycling materials, such as books, can become a medium for artists to express their creativity and create awe-inspiring works. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can explore innovative collaborations between literature and sculpture, offering unique experiences for art enthusiasts. - **Publishing:** Publishers can partner with artists to create interactive book designs to attract customers and explore sustainable methods of book production. - **Craft:** Crafters and hobbyists can learn from the use of upcycled materials to create art, highlighting a potential market for recycled items used in craft and DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md)