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. Secretary of state madeleine albright has called olson our. With certain books like medical books, the text itself can become a metaphor for love and relationships rather than strictly the physical body. Full color, free fourteen page opening and introduction to. Discount prices on books by scott olson, including titles like paradise. 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. Dover publications and dover books classic literature, coloring books, childrens books, music books, art books and more. Ive been researching using cement for a couple of weeks. This essay explores the corpus of his concrete work and relates it to his wider practice.
Tour and offsite meeting coordinated by michael chusid spring 2009 in san antonio demonstration by lynn olson. 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. 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. Today, the university of virginia library is a vital resource for students, faculty and scholars worldwide. Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson, steelstone press, 1982, isbn.
The amount of grinding and polishing of the final sculpture depends upon the. Lynn olsen works in a very specific range of media. 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. See this book page for more artist beware by michael mccann order from. Making concrete garden ornaments by sherri warner hunter is her first book. Lynn olson born march 23, 1952, american painter, sculptor. Direct modeling in a permanent medium lynn olson on. The explanations in the book about why wires and rods need to be placed in particular places really make sense. Join facebook to connect with lynn olson and others you may know. Contemporary sculpture since 1980 from university of washington press and the international sculpture center, publisher of sculpture magazine. 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. 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. This is a list of a few of the books available at described on the art concrete web site.
They had a bunch of different formulas, including mixing steel wool into the cement. Let an onboard photographer capture your experience at stingray city, a popular spot to visit during any grand cayman vacation. Stone sculpture involves removal of material and is referred to as a subtractive sculptural method. On the other hand, the book is indexed, and that alone makes up for a great. 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.
Create your first piece of art, by sculpting a leaf, or a combination of leaves and you will. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. See more ideas about concrete sculpture, concrete and sculpture. Id like to thank my contributing designers elder jones, lynn olson, and.
Oct 25, 2017 how to sculpt using sand and portland cement. Following hotel or port pickup, youll board a comfortable cabin cruiser then swim in shallow water with the stingrays nearby. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I also have the book creating with concrete by sherri warner hunter. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Rock shell 31 x 16 x 16, concrete and steel, lynn olson, valparaiso, in olson is interested in organic shapes and curves.
I liked it especially because in addition to covering building concrete sculptures on various armatures, it also covered casting concrete in molds you. Jennifer olson in camano island, wa bizapedia profile. I havent tried it yet, since i have a couple of other pieces to finish, but. 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. At its heart lies alderman, a sprawling complex housing works in. 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. Lynn olson is the author of sculpting with cement 4. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets. 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. Traditional ferrocement sculpture is plaster on a sculptured steel and wire armature and has grown to include many fiber reinforcments and admixtures. To sculpt with concrete, start by combining concrete mix with water, pouring it into a cast, and smoothing the top with a metal trough. Lynn did use a base on the one fourlegged sculpture i remember in the book. 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. Have you ever seen garden stores selling all kinds of outdoor sculpture.
Born in the early years of the 20th century during the belle epoque era, this concrete scu. Books 149 occasions and dates of nearly half of the eleven lectures. Apr 09, 2010 i try to reveal some of the undertones and unconscious stories books tell. Books by lynn olson author of sculpting with cement. Lynn olson has 28 books on goodreads with 115 ratings. Lynn olsons most popular book is a sequence for academic writing.
A french concrete deer sculpture from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. I found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. In this time i have found that some things work better than others. The seminar will be led by lynn olson, popularly known as the founder of concrete art.
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. 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. 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. Lynn maliszewski, huma bhabha and jeremy olson lets make a. In order for those sculptures to last a long time outside, they need to be made of a durable. Toledo free press star july 14th, 2010 episode 1, chapter. The series covers everything from materials and techniques to sources and hazards. The concrete gourmets cookbook artist james maxwell.
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. Can anyone recommend a good, detailed book or instructional booklet to get started on casting concrete sculptures. Here is an example of what works best for my sculptures. Picassos plans to build the worlds tallest concrete. Shop concrete sculptures and other concrete decorative objects from the worlds best dealers at 1stdibs.
The address on file for this person is 190 n west camano dr, camano island, wa 98282 in island county. Piano for the developing musician by martha hilley. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic. 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.
I do know that the best book i found that explains armatures and reinforcing is sculpting with cement by lynn olson. Direct modeling in a permanent medium kindle edition by lynn olson. Post on applying a concrete layering product onto your existing countertops. Then, give it at least a day to dry before you remove your sculpture from the cast. 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. The timess art critics select 26 of their favorite art books and books related to art of the year. The cement that i use through this process is white portland cement. My sculptural work has developed techniques for making portland cement into a direct aesthetic medium. Lyn olsen great barrier reef, coral and marine acrylic art. 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. Lynn freeman olson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Direct modeling in a permanent medium by lynn olson special order from. Concrete and ceramics come together to form an organic yet sleek result in this unique art piece. Sculpting with cement direct modeling in a permanent medium paperback author. Each chapter provides clear instructions on how to use the recipes in projects ranging from ancientlooking garden planters, faux. How to grind and polish cement for art sculptures home guides. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. Youll receive 12 cards per box with 3 cards of each of four beautiful quilts by barbara olson. 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. 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. Concrete sculpture portland cement steel wool sculpting 3 d things to do carving crafty studio. 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.
Working on a coral creation, sharing techniques and ideas as the painting comes to life on the screen. 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. How to make concrete sculptures for profit diy mother. I made a cement lamb sculpture this week, to go with my little farmer. Ive been wet carving concrete using a mix of portland cemen. Ive heard i should try marble dust, which i think is limestone. I have worked with this material for over 10 years now in sculpture, tiles, bases and counter tops. Diy ardex concrete countertops applying a concrete layering product onto your existing countertops. 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. The characters from madame fourcades secret war these are some of the real historical characters featured in the madame fourcades secret war. The company is a washington wa profit corporation, which was filed on october 26, 2004.
My attraction to sand molding is the versatility and speed for casting concrete. 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. Its relatively inexpensive, durable, and a variety of finishes may be applied. 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. Each chapter provides clear instructions on how to use the recipes in projects ranging from ancientlooking. Jennifer lynn olson is listed as a governor with creative concrete concepts, inc.
Committed preservation will keep this wonderful sculpture park in good repair for the. Member of american concrete institute member committee 124 concrete aesthetics. Concrete sculpture gallery cheng concrete exchange. This well known tv show interviews lyn as the story behind her painting journey unfolds. Henry moore made in total twentyone sculptures in concrete, all between the years 1926 and. Sculpting with portland cement, is yet another form of art that is slowly gaining in popularity. These new art quilt greeting cards are perfect for any occasion. 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. Concrete art tips and techniques concrete as a construction material is familiar to everyone.