Su Blackwell

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 the laser-cutter, and to determine whether the laser ‘as a tool’, has possibilities that ‘an artist such as myself’ could accommodate.

This research will culminate in a Symposium in September, where I’ll be talking about my experiences.
I will post details nearer the time.

If you are interested in hiring the use of the laser-cutting machine, contact Tom at Tom.Sowden@uwe.ac.uk

11 responses so far ↓

  • 1 wictoria // Jul 3, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    marvelous inspiration for our satisfied eyes :)

  • 2 Gwyneth // Jul 4, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Having just been introduced to your work, so artistic, and imaginative, I am fascinated and look forward to learning more and seing more in the future. Refreshingly original and beautiful to look at.

  • 3 Cherry Knight // Jul 4, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    please let me know when you will be displaying your work next.

  • 4 Madame Trapo » Escultura de livros: // Jul 7, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    [...] realmente excepcional, além de ser inteiramente feito à mão e cortado com bisturi, como ela diz aqui em seu blog. Ela esta pesquisando corte à laser a convite do artista Tom [...]

  • 5 helene magnusson // Jul 7, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    Just as fascinating as ever…

  • 6 carmen gloria // Jul 11, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    hola Su ,impresionada por tu talento y visión…
    me alegra conocerte y seguiré de cerca tu obra, pues me inspiras muchísimo. Felicidades

  • 7 lucrecia // Jul 24, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    such a great work to admire!
    Saludos from México :)

  • 8 onirica // Aug 23, 2010 at 12:22 am

    :)

  • 9 Holly // Sep 30, 2010 at 7:36 am

    WOW!! Your creativity is astounding!! WOW!!

  • 10 Tida Ricco // Oct 18, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Hello Su , I´m from Brasil and I´m an artist that work with papier márchê and…
    I loved so much your work!!!!!
    Your creativity is fantastic!!!
    Congratulations!!!!

  • 11 Tom @ SPI Fiber Lasers // Dec 17, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    This is an interesting use for laser cutting, be interested to see the outcome of the work. See some interesting results I bet.

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