Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe is a bold art exhibition by the collage artist. Finding beauty in destruction, Lowe trades in her large-scale canvases for the pages of books.
Layering colors and images, the artist cuts away at book pages to reveal a slew of multi-dimensional facets. Visitors are able to see these captivating creations in person at The Rifflemaker Gallery in London.
The 3D collages focus in on key elements found in a book or magazine page. Erased and cut away, irrelevant imagery and information is removed to reveal what is important and desired.
Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe is a memorable art show drawing its viewers in with carefully displayed collages that are both distinctive and visually intriguing.
Vandalized Print Collages
Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe Finds Beauty in Destruction
Trend Themes
1. Book-cut Art - The creation of art by cutting and layering book pages can disrupt traditional methods of artistic expression.
2. Multi-dimensional Collages - Adding layers to collages can create visual interest and disrupt the traditional flatness of a typical collage.
3. Selective Cutting - Cutting away irrelevant information to reveal what is important can disrupt the traditional way of presenting information in art or design.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The book-cutting technique can be adopted by artists to create unique and visually stunning artwork that can disrupt the traditional methods of art expression.
2. Publishing - The cutting and layering of book pages can lead to the creation of visually captivating book designs, disrupting the traditional way books are designed.
3. Graphic Design - Selective cutting of information in design can lead to a sleek, clean and modern look that can disrupt traditional graphic design.