See more ideas about concrete sculpture, concrete and sculpture. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Now hanging in a home in chicago, it was crafted in evanston, il by andrew kerr of kerr concrete designs and joanna kramer, a ceramic artist. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under. Concrete sculpture portland cement steel wool sculpting 3 d things to do carving crafty studio. Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson special order from.
Stone sculpture involves removal of material and is referred to as a subtractive sculptural method. Apr 09, 2010 i try to reveal some of the undertones and unconscious stories books tell. It gives you a good feel for the range and possibilities of using cement for sculpture, as well as the informational foundation and essential techniques to accomplish it. Lynn olsons most popular book is a sequence for academic writing. The characters from madame fourcades secret war these are some of the real historical characters featured in the madame fourcades secret war.
I havent tried it yet, since i have a couple of other pieces to finish, but. Here is an example of what works best for my sculptures. Then, give it at least a day to dry before you remove your sculpture from the cast. The cement that i use through this process is white portland cement.
This essay explores the corpus of his concrete work and relates it to his wider practice. Post on applying a concrete layering product onto your existing countertops. To sculpt with concrete, start by combining concrete mix with water, pouring it into a cast, and smoothing the top with a metal trough. Ive been wet carving concrete using a mix of portland cement, medium coarse sand and admix, with good results, but id like to try a mix that would be good for polishing.
The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cement concrete as a fine art material. The requirements can be as little as raw ingredients, minimal tools and rudimentary textbook information. What this book is not is a broad spectrum book covering the gamut of cement and concrete materials like the works of sherri warner hunter. In order for those sculptures to last a long time outside, they need to be made of a durable. Lynn did use a base on the one fourlegged sculpture i remember in the book. Diy ardex concrete countertops applying a concrete layering product onto your existing countertops. The company is a washington wa profit corporation, which was filed on october 26, 2004. My sculptural work has developed techniques for making portland cement into a direct aesthetic medium. The first of these books published by isc press is a compilation of articles on sculptors that first appeared in sculpture over the past two decades. I liked it especially because in addition to covering building concrete sculptures on various armatures, it also covered casting concrete in molds you. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic art. Background olson, lynn was born on march 23, 1952 in chicago, illinois, united states. With several major facilities, labs and programs the library offers critical support to academic endeavors at uva and beyond.
Mariemadeleine fourcade in 1941, mariemadeleine fourcade, an elegant, beautiful mother of two, became the leader of the largest and most important spy network in. Pablo picassos plans to build a 100foot sculpture for the university of south florida in tampa are uncovered along with a recorded interview with famed collaborator carl nesjar and architectural. The concrete gourmets cookbook artist james maxwell. If im working with a book that was full of information, the book becomes a sculpture and the information can become concrete poetry within the sculpture. How to make concrete sculptures for profit diy mother. Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson, steelstone press, 1982, isbn. Concrete and ceramics come together to form an organic yet sleek result in this unique art piece. Torso by lynn olson mathewssanders sculpture garden. The seminar will be led by lynn olson, popularly known as the founder of concrete art. Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine. Lynn olson is the author of sculpting with cement 4. Davinoffs concrete sculpture garden north side 2020 all. I liked it especially because in addition to covering building concrete sculptures on various armatures, it also covered casting concrete in molds you make of work done in clay.
Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic. Moore used concrete, a material then associated with modernist architecture, to make sculptures between 1926 and 1934. Making concrete garden ornaments by sherri warner hunter is her first book. Youll receive 12 cards per box with 3 cards of each of four beautiful quilts by barbara olson. Career instructor direct cement sculpture workshops montoya art studios, west palm beach, florida, 19881989, alberta sculptors association, edmonton, canada, 1990, mendocino art center, california, 19921993, sierra nevada college lake tahoe, incline village, 1993. For these same reasons, it makes a excellent medium for the creation of pieces that are both art and can be put to practical use, either outdoors or in the home. Committed preservation will keep this wonderful sculpture park in good repair for the. Concrete art tips and techniques concrete as a construction material is familiar to everyone. The site introduces buyers to this select group of internationally revered sculptors, allowing them the opportunity to purchase limitededition pieces or privately commission sculpture from any of the artists. Create your first piece of art, by sculpting a leaf, or a combination of leaves and you will. Beljon the author of sculpring with cemenf has in me a reader with a lifelong experience in casting concrete in plaster molds for small pieces and in wooden molds for superstructures.
In this time i have found that some things work better than others. I have worked with this material for over 10 years now in sculpture, tiles, bases and counter tops. Direct modeling in a permanent medium lynn olson on. How to grind and polish cement for art sculptures home guides. Concrete isnt just for sidewalks, as this book illustrates with 25 inventive designs to make any garden more beautiful, ranging from simple to complex and from planters to sculpture. I do know that the best book i found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. Can anyone recommend a good, detailed book or instructional booklet to get started on casting concrete sculptures. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets. See this book page for more artist beware by michael mccann order from. They had a bunch of different formulas, including mixing steel wool into the cement. Lynn olson has 28 books on goodreads with 115 ratings. Sculpting with portland cement, is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
Sculpting with cement direct modeling in a permanent medium paperback author. Member of american concrete institute member committee 124 concrete aesthetics. Lynn freeman olson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The concrete gourmets cookbook solid recipes, the first of four books by james maxwell is a handson, howto, twelvechapter, fullcolor recipe book with projects using cementconcrete as a fine art material. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma bhabha and jeremy olson, and the subsequent exhibition of the project at the hessel museum of art. Traditional ferrocement sculpture is plaster on a sculptured steel and wire armature and has grown to include many fiber reinforcments and admixtures. Direct modeling in a permanent medium kindle edition by lynn olson. Lynn olson s most popular book is a sequence for academic writing.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Those angry days, by lynne olson, a former white house correspondent for the baltimore sun and the author of several books on england and world war ii, and 1940, by susan dunn, a. I liked it especially because in addition to covering building concrete sculptures on various armatures, it also covered casting concrete in molds you make of work done in. Ive heard i should try marble dust, which i think is limestone. Discount prices on books by scott olson, including titles like paradise. Born in the early years of the 20th century during the belle epoque era, this concrete scu. Jennifer olson in camano island, wa bizapedia profile. Piano for the developing musician by martha hilley. Picassos plans to build the worlds tallest concrete. On the other hand, the book is indexed, and that alone makes up for a great.
Concrete sculpture gallery cheng concrete exchange. The series covers everything from materials and techniques to sources and hazards. Secretary of state madeleine albright has called olson our. I made a cement lamb sculpture this week, to go with my little farmer. A french concrete deer sculpture from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Each chapter provides clear instructions on how to use the recipes in projects ranging from ancientlooking garden planters, faux. Let an onboard photographer capture your experience at stingray city, a popular spot to visit during any grand cayman vacation. Books 149 occasions and dates of nearly half of the eleven lectures. It is the sole document produced from a threemonths long correspondence between artists huma bhabha and jeremy olson, and the subsequent exhibition of the project at the hessel museum of art, annandaleonhudson, ny. Books by lynn olson author of sculpting with cement. Jul 11, 2010 concrete goes abstract at maumee art show when lynn olson was a toddler, he made a sculpture from wet newspapers and set it out to dry on the windowsill of the hotel room where his family was living. Jennifer lynn olson is listed as a governor with creative concrete concepts, inc. Take a look at our concrete sculpture gallery to see pictures of artistic concrete projects including a fire bowl, wall art, and a midcentury bird feeder.
Full color, free fourteen page opening and introduction to. Lynne olson listen to lynne olson discuss mariemadeleine fourcade on kmox radio lynne olson is a new york times bestselling author of eight books of history, most of which deal in some way with world war ii and britains crucial role in that conflict. Oct 25, 2017 how to sculpt using sand and portland cement. With certain books like medical books, the text itself can become a metaphor for love and relationships rather than strictly the physical body. I found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. The amount of grinding and polishing of the final sculpture depends upon the.
Lynn olson born march 23, 1952, american painter, sculptor. The address on file for this person is 190 n west camano dr, camano island, wa 98282 in island county. I also have the book creating with concrete by sherri warner hunter. Id like to thank my contributing designers elder jones, lynn olson, and. The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular places really make sense. I got a couple of books from the library making concrete garden ornaments by sherri hunter and a book by lynn olson, i cant remember the title, something like sculpting in cement. The direct modeling techniques that i have developed free cement sculpture from the limiting and restrictive constrictions of. Following hotel or port pickup, youll board a comfortable cabin cruiser then swim in shallow water with the stingrays nearby. Dover publications and dover books classic literature, coloring books, childrens books, music books, art books and more. Today, the university of virginia library is a vital resource for students, faculty and scholars worldwide.
Shop concrete sculptures and other concrete decorative objects from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs. Feb 06, 2020 to sculpt with concrete, start by combining concrete mix with water, pouring it into a cast, and smoothing the top with a metal trough. He will be teaching from his book, sculpting with cement and will invite the community to help finish a sculpture he has been working on. Ive been researching using cement for a couple of weeks. My attraction to sand molding is the versatility and speed for casting concrete. Join facebook to connect with lynn olson and others you may know. Have you ever seen garden stores selling all kinds of outdoor sculpture. This series of pages offers some detailed guidelines and recipes from my own experiments and research into using portland cement concrete for small scale art projects jewellery, sculpture along with ideas contributed by other artists.
The timess art critics select 26 of their favorite art books and books related to art of the year. At its heart lies alderman, a sprawling complex housing works in. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets make a. Rock shell 31 x 16 x 16, concrete and steel, lynn olson, valparaiso, in olson is interested in organic shapes and curves. This is a list of a few of the books available at described on the art concrete web site. Toledo free press star july 14th, 2010 episode 1, chapter.
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