A Visit to Pulp Culture - Morris Museum
Last week I attended the Pulp Culture: Paper is the Medium Meet the Artists evening at Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey where three of my metallic paper pendants are on display.
The large-scale show features an array of paper art examples made by a long list of artists and it was an honor to have been invited to submit my work for inclusion.
Many of the names are familiar ones in the world of paper and it was wonderful to have a chance to hear those who attended describe their art.
This photo shows just a small portion of the gallery space and was taken early in the evening before many guests arrived. I can't begin to show all of the work that is on display, but these photos will give a taste of what to expect if you have the chance to go. The exhibit ends on December 7, 2014.
What fun it was to see a pair of Kyu Seok Oh's sheep up close and personal! I remember when the flock gathered as a Times Square installation a few winters ago.
12 copies from an edition of 99
Three of Deborah Baldizar's cast paper sculptures are on display, including life-size Edge I had delighted in seeing at Pulp Function.
Lastly, I'm standing next to the case that holds my paper necklaces. I wrote about them here if you would like a closer look.
On the wall:
More examples can be seen in the Morris Museum Pulp Culture Facebook album, well worth a look as the photos were taken in the daytime when the space is flooded with natural light.
A Harden Nest, 2012
handmade paper, wire, kozo mulberry fiber, flax, iron
The large-scale show features an array of paper art examples made by a long list of artists and it was an honor to have been invited to submit my work for inclusion.
Many of the names are familiar ones in the world of paper and it was wonderful to have a chance to hear those who attended describe their art.
This photo shows just a small portion of the gallery space and was taken early in the evening before many guests arrived. I can't begin to show all of the work that is on display, but these photos will give a taste of what to expect if you have the chance to go. The exhibit ends on December 7, 2014.
Counting Sheep, 2009
cast handmade paper mounted on steel
Photo: Noel Y. C. of NYC loves NYC
Not Fitting, 2009
abaca handmade paper, pigment, wire, kozo paper
There are altered books in many shapes and forms...
Melissa Jay Craig
I enjoyed meeting Eve Ingalls who allowed the paper she made to dry on an aluminum framework, causing the paper to twist and turn, synonymous with the realization that climate change is progressing.
Several paper dresses are on display; here are just two...
Fashion Statement, 2010
cut Tyvek
Not for Sale, 2002
1000 shredded U.S. dollar bills, fishing line, glue
It was lovely to meet Cat Chow as I had admired her crowd-pleasing dress at the James A. Michener Art
Museum's Pulp Function exhibit in 2009. Cat describes the gown as a performance piece; she sought out $1 donations to shred and weave, and recorded the 1000 donors' names as a travelogue and documentation of the performance.
There are altered books in many shapes and forms...
(S)Edition, 2009
cast and hand-shaped abaca, embellished with cotton rag12 copies from an edition of 99
Spectrum, 2013
steel and book pages
Perhaps you remember the video of Li Hongbo's paper statues in motion that flew around the internet earlier this year. It was great
to see his honeycombed paper art in the flesh, so to speak.
Li Hongbo
Cultured Man, 2012
paper
I've long been drawn to Jaq Belcher's meticulous paper cuttings. She spoke about her process of creating such large works despite not being an especially patient person. Remarkably, she even keeps track of the number of cuts!
Initiation, 2012
hand cut paper 12,456 cuts
Ocean Coral, 2013 (blue sculpture)
Mi-Teintes watercolor paper
Spill, 2011
steel, abaca paper, chicken wire, abaca pulp, pigment, glass
Process 10, 2014
cut paper
Sincerely, the Curator, 2007
recycled museum rejection letters, brown paper bags, acrylic paint, on canvas
Emerge, 2013
cast paper and pen and ink
Three of Deborah Baldizar's cast paper sculptures are on display, including life-size Edge I had delighted in seeing at Pulp Function.
Lastly, I'm standing next to the case that holds my paper necklaces. I wrote about them here if you would like a closer look.
Neckpiece, 1985 (upper right)
mixed media, Styrofoam balls, Chinese paper, rice paper, 24 kt. gold foil, lacquer, silver, copper and ebony
Newspaper Necklace, 1986 (center front)
newspaper, PVC
On the wall:
Fan Dance, 2009
mixed media, handmade linen paper, pulp painted with antique lace, copper threads, inclusions
Pulp Culture, how fun! I love those quirky sheep. And the necklaces!
ReplyDeleteHow delightful !! So nice to see you with your quilled necklaces. I am happy I can visit your blog to see such amazing work from so many amazing artists.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting to find your work in Ann. All the work shown here is amazing to behold. I'm so proud of you! This is such an achievement!
ReplyDeleteHow did Cat Chow escape being arrested for destruction of government property? It is illegal to deface/destroy currency.
ReplyDeleteHi dragonswing, you'll find articles via an online search that shed some light on using currency in art pieces.
DeleteThanks for the tour, Ann, and congratulations again! Beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments, everyone!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Sounds like a wonderful experience, love the pictures and information you shared about each of the pieces!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Antonella :-)
Thanks Antonella!
DeleteThank you for a wonderful peek into this fascinating exhibit. Congratulations on being part of it. Your pieces are lovely and certainly do the quilling community proud. You set the bar high and let us all reach up as well as helping us to achieve new levels.
ReplyDeleteThank you Charmayne, that's so nice of you to say.
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