The Science of Surrealism Print
The Science of Surrealism
Assemblage Sculpture of Steve Brudniak
Book and Print
Brudniak’s technical assemblages are incredibly unique concepts, superbly crafted, poetic and surreal. However, they are also pioneering works of art science: Historically, they include the first assemblages to travel into outer space, the only art to integrate the oldest life discovered on earth, the first sculptures to incorporate electrical lightning, unique applications of human blood and more. Director Guillermo Del Toro gives us this description in the books foreword:
“Each of Steve Brudniak’s artifacts is a relic from a time that never was, and each of them holds a secret. Through superb craftsmanship and a keen eye for design, Brudniak integrates science and technology into his work: Tesla coils, ferrofluid magnetics, electrically-induced mental imagery and other groundbreaking uses of retro tech. His sculptures shock, produce lightning, induce hypnosis, reflect impossible images and light and produce sound through interaction, liquids miraculously come alive… And still others merely amaze with their unprecedented content and exquisite form. Brudniak fabricates, manipulates or re-shapes found materials into absolutely coherent, powerful works of art. He can cannibalize a junkyard, a discarded science lab or even his own bodily fluids in order to find the perfect balance between drama and aesthetics. Ask him to tell you the stories behind each piece and he will regale you with tales that involve illegal medical experiments, miracle cures through art and paranormal experiences. But, above all, the pieces themselves are the story. Like museum artifacts, they speak of a future/past that is half Orwellian nightmare, half Steampunk adventure. They tell long lost tales of expeditions, factories or mad scientist labs in lands out of reach, out of time. They stand proud and silent, awaiting your enquiring gaze, your thirst for adventure, your inquisitive touch. They never disappoint and always intrigue. That, I would venture, is the Brudniak touch.”
GUILLERMO DEL TORO
Signed Book – $55 (Includes US shipping)
Signed books are only available here!
Limited edition of 1000 copies. 200 pages with 154 full color lithography reproductions of the artist’s sculptures and working drawings, with essays and commentary by 28 art professionals and the artist. Beautifully stitch bound with canvas hard cover, two-color foil stamped title and inlaid photo.
Signed Book and Print – $205 (Includes US shipping)
8 x 10 inch scanned pencil study for Brudniak’s Noumenon sculpture from two pages of the artist’s 2004 – 2013 sketch book. Digitally manipulated and laser printed on 90# pearl white Cranes Crest cover paper. Each print is individually hand colored by the artist using two wood stain colors, saturated with clear shellac, hand colored with amber shellac, numbered, titled and signed in pencil and waxed.
International Shipping – Add $30 and $20 for each additional book.For assistance, email stevebrudniak@gmail.com