Su Blackwell

After writing a letter of appeal to the Visual Merchandiser at Tiffany and Co., I have since been requested to remove their images from my blog.

December 21st, 2010 · 16 Comments

Left: My work in Window of Kate’s Paperie in New York, 2009. Right: Tiffany Windows in New York, 2010.

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Illustrations to accompany Marina Warner’s interpretation of The Nutcracker in December issue of Harper’s Bazaar

December 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment

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When Su met Lady Hare (Nicole Farhi)

November 23rd, 2010 · 3 Comments

When Lady Hare meets Su Blackwell… Tue, 23 November 2010 Celebrating the collaboration of paper sculptor Su Blackwell and Nicole Farhi, the flagship store on Bond Street will celebrate it’s Christmas windows that will come alive with the story of ‘When Lady Hare met Su Blackwell’, on Tuesday 23rd November from 5pm – 7pm, hosted [...]

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Laser cut cards with Roger la Borde

October 12th, 2010 · 3 Comments

For a selection of beautiful laser-cut cards illustrating The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and Out of Narnia go to this link http://www.rogerlaborde.com/group/4-cards/products?facets=c2329e3 to find your nearest stockist.

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Upcoming Event: In Conversation with Grant Gibson, Editor of Crafts Magazine

September 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments

I will be discussing the Remnants Exhbition and my responses to the Brontës with Grant Gibson, Editor of Crafts Magazine at The West Lane Baptist Centre in Haworth, on Thursday 21st October at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, can be booked in advance from jenna.holmes@bronte.org.uk / 01535 640188

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‘Remnants’ at The Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth

August 10th, 2010 · 16 Comments

Remnants: Su Blackwell Opening Night: Friday 20th August 2010. Exhibition continues to Sunday 28th November 2010. Su Blackwell creates book-cut sculptures; intricate three-dimensional illustrations cut from the pages of books, and inspired by the stories inside. The Brontë Parsonage Museum has commissioned Su Blackwell to create new work in response to the Brontës and the [...]

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Laser-cut Greeting Cards for Roger La Borde

July 24th, 2010 · 12 Comments

http://rogerlaborde.com/newsflashes/6-amazing-new-designs-by-sculptor-in-paper-su-blackwell I am working with the Greeting Card Company ‘Roger La Borde’ on a range of six new laser-cut designs which will be available to buy soon.

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Exploring the potential of laser-cutting

July 3rd, 2010 · 11 Comments

All of my works are predominantly cut by hand, using a scalpel. So, when I was asked to take part in a research project ‘to explore the use of laser-cutters’, I was curious. I was invited by Tom Sowden, research fellow at UWE in Bristol to work with him to explore the creative potential of [...]

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Welcome to my new blog and website

June 21st, 2010 · 21 Comments

Here I’ll be posting images of new work, and be keeping you updated on my current projects

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