For the love of books
A 1,000 pound bronze statue of mythological rape survivor and feared petrifier of men, Medusa, was unveiled this past Tuesday as a tribute to the #metoo movement and as a powerful statement on justice.
While most people look at an old hardcover book and see a story waiting to be read, some artists see a blank canvas. 1 – Emma taylor U.K.-based artist Emma Taylor brings scenes from classic stories to life by creating amazing sculptures from titles she finds at used book shops. Image via MyModerNet.Com In an interview with My Modern Met, Taylor described book sculpture as “[her] creative outlet to highlight an appreciation of the little things in life.” Image Via MYMOdernNet.com Check out her ever-growing portfolio of other bookish sculptures! 2 – Tomoko Takeda …
