If you haven't read last week's post, "Rock," it is the first part of a four-part series called "Rock, Paper, Scissors." To allow August to be what it needs to be, I am using content from previous posts for this month's updates. I hope you enjoy them! Let's continue with "Paper!"
Paper Rhino, by Chie Hitotsuyama
Japanese paper artist Chie Hitotsuyama deftly creates textured sculptures of animals using a technique involving rolled strips of wet newspaper. The compact application of each newspaper segment proves to be an elegant method of forming the wild fur of snow monkeys or the density of scales found on the back of an iguana. For Hitotsuyama, these details are critical as she seeks to create the most lifelike sculptures possible. (thisiscolossal) From Weekly Wonder Post: Animal Sculptures Giving New Life to Recycled Paper, May 2022
Sea Weed, Janna Syvänoja
Notice how Syvänoja’s recycled papers influence the impact of her pieces as they twist, lean and morph from geometric to organic forms. From Weekly Wonder post: Accidental Gifts, February 2024
Dumpling by Nancy Winn
From Weekly Wonder Post: Fluffy Puppers, January 2024
“Salvaged postage stamps, telephone books, comics, electrical wire, packing materials, bits of fiber, antiquated sheet music, maps, and newspapers become useful again in my papier-mâché art.” Nancy Winn
Polly Verity
Polly Verity is a “paper sculptor” from Wales who has enchanted her followers with her remarkable ability to create intricate, three-dimensional works of art using mainly plain, white paper.
Say
The artworks above are created using various paper sculpting techniques, such as folding, rolling, cutting, and tearing.
Which of these methods do you find most impressive and why?
Which method would a loved one most enjoy seeing?
These artists transform paper into numerous forms. How does this change your perception of paper?
Do
Toilet paper roll art
Write a message of peace on a paper and fold it into a crane.
Fold a paper crane using the video tutorial below.
Leave your paper crane for a stranger to find.
Next week: Scissors!
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