Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Books on the Block - some images of changes over time

I started  using books in some of my sculptural work in July 2010. The book stack below dates back to July 2010 - almost 7 years. It gets a bit of protection from overhanging foliage.

©2017 Barry Smith - Book stack (part of the Quiet Transition book sculpture) with rusted bike gear & vines
The book wall has been in place now since April 2013 - 4 years. It is the most exposed structure; and because we grow orchids in it and at it's base it gets a lot more water sprayed on it. Some images of some great textures and shapes.

©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Wall
The book seats on the terrace and in front of the organic between the mango trees were built in April 2015.

©2017 Barry Smith - Book Bench Seat on the terrace
©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Book Seat at the Organ in Transition
And the most recent Small Book Wall on the terrace was done in Feb 2017.

©2017 Barry Smith - Books in the Small Book Wall on the terrace
I love the way the books are ageing; and yet retaining much of their form after so many years. None of the books on the block have been treated or protected in any way.
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5 comments:

  1. Rick ForrestalMarch 1, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Fascinating.
    Love the transformation.

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  2. Mo CrowMarch 1, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    great photos, love the colours of time of Books in the Book Wall

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  3. Gaby Bee March 3, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    These aged book stacks look sensational. I like the earthy colors. Gorgeous pics!

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  4. Anvil ArtifactsMarch 3, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    Fascinating! Intriguing changes. If you don't mind me asking, I'm always wondering if it has an aroma as the books decay? I hope it fills the air with that wonderful scent of decaying wood in a deep forest.

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  5. BarryMarch 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Hi R, MC, GB and AA - thanks for checking out the post and thanks for your comments. I love having the books on the block because as you observed they are constantly and gradually changing. R - the transformation has been less rushed than I thought which Im pleased about. MC - yes some delightful colours appearing - love that moss green. GB - thanks; and there are so many textures and colours. AA - no real decaying aroma - I think that is because they get wet and dry out - not in moist like in a deep forest. All - may we continue to be intrigued by nature's transformations. Go well. B

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