Mr. Stilkey wants to make sure you do exactly what people have told you not to do to literature: judge a book by its cover. In that case, the words contained within these Mike Stilkey Book Sculptures must be some of the most brilliant ever written.
The Los Angeles-based artist glues old books together and paints beautiful murals over their spines using a combination of pencils and acrylic paint.
The Mike Stilkey Book Sculptures feature images with accentuated Gothic features reminiscent of the characters in Tim Burton films. If a picture is worth a thousand words then a Mike Stilkey piece is worth about 2 million.
Stacked Book Portraits
The Mike Stilkey Book Sculptures Have a Novel Design
Trend Themes
1. Book Sculptures - Transforming books into art creates opportunities for innovative storytelling and visual experiences.
2. Mixed Media Art - Combining different artistic mediums, such as books and paint, opens doors for unique and unconventional artistic expressions.
3. Gothic Inspired Art - Incorporating gothic features in art provides a platform for exploring dark and intriguing themes in a visually captivating manner.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore the concept of book sculptures and mixed media art to create new and thought-provoking artworks.
2. Publishing and Literature - Publishers and authors can explore collaborations with artists to bring books to life in innovative ways through book sculptures.
3. Film and Entertainment - Film directors and producers can draw inspiration from gothic-inspired art for creating visually stunning and captivating movies and TV shows.