# Tomb Carved Landscapes (UPDATE) Guy Laramee Constructs Landscapes Out of Literary Texts By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guy-laramee1 References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/new-carved-book-landscapes-by-guy-laramee/) & [guylaramee](http://www.guylaramee.com/) If you were to lend Guy Laramee some textbooks don't be surprised if they are returned to you looking nothing like their original form. The French artist has made a name for himself making [beautiful sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) out of thick textbooks. His latest collection is titled Guan Yin, a series of sculptures that include [mountains, caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-on-space), volcanoes and lake beds. Immersing oneself into a story will allow one's imagination and creativity to construct a world in which the characters and events take place. Depending on how extensive the description of the setting is, readers will often determine for themselves how the world looks and feels. Laramee takes this [imaginary escapism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains) to a new level by extracting the settings literally right out of the pages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 55% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Textbook Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to repurpose books into unique artworks. - **Immersive Storytelling:** Potential for creating interactive experiences that allow readers to physically enter the world of a book. - **Literary Landscapes:** Emerging trend of constructing physical landscapes inspired by the settings described in literature. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can explore innovative techniques to transform traditional mediums into sculptures and installations. - **Publishing:** Publishers can collaborate with artists to create immersive book experiences that blur the line between fiction and reality. - **Education:** Educators can incorporate book sculptures and immersive storytelling techniques to enhance students' literary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Liberated Textural Limestone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-nice.md)