Brian Dettmer,1974, is noted for his alteration of preexisting media, such as old books, maps and record albums to create new transformed objects. He lived in and around Chicago, where he studied fine arts at Columbia College. He carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered three-dimensional sculptures, he uncovers in his conceptual explorations and sculptural dissections, he manipulates elements as a way to allow new interpretations and ideas to emerge. He use clamps, scalpels and tweezers to recontextualize his found objects and reveal hidden meanings. His work has been exhibited and collected throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. , He is currently represented by Kinz + Tillou Fine Art in New York, Packer Schopf in Chicago, MiTO Gallery in Barcelona, Toomey Tourell in San Francisco and Saltworks in Atlanta. For additional images of current and cataloged work click here. Also check his website, he has great pieces.
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