background preloader

Peter Gentenaar: Paper Sculpture

Peter Gentenaar: Paper Sculpture
More than 100 of Peter Gentenaar’s ethereal paper sculptures were installed inside the Abbey church of Saint-Riquier in France. Gothic architecture + paper art = SWOON! I love how the curves and organic forms of the paper sculptures echo the beautiful vaulting and cluster piers of the church interior – look how the sculptures have ribbing just like the ribbed groin vaults! Here is a link to Peter Gentenaar’s site translated into English. My interest in paper dates from the time I worked with it as a graphic artist…. Discovered via Upon a Fold. PS: I am so glad that I had an excuse to add a “ribbed groin vault” tag to the SFCB blog. This entry was posted in Paper, Photography, Sculpture and tagged architecture, bamboo, cluster piers, flamboyant gothic style, flying buttresses, gothic, gothic architecture, installation, Paper, paper art, paper pulp, paper sculpture, Peter Gentenaar, ribbed groin vaults, Sculpture, stained glass windows, tracery. Naomi Bardoff Related:  Artist

m.o.t.o.k.o El escarabajo para los egipcios:En vida proporcionaba protección contra el mal, visible o invisible, dando diariamente fuerza y poder. En la muerte, quien lo portaba adquiría la posibilidad de resucitar y alcanzar la vida eterna. Una ilustración para el cuento “El tiempo estacionado” de Cesar Reynaga.

Mia Pearlman - Cloudscapes MAELSTROM is a giant multilevel mobile, 12 feet in diameter and 11 feet high, with 6 independently rotating (360°) layers of cut paper. An upside-down whirlpool, it echoes both the East River currents and the cloud formations visible through the windows. MAELSTROM utilizes the actual internal weather system of Smack Mellon to generate its movement, air currents produced by the rotation of four ceiling fans and hot air blown by the heating system. On a deeper level, this work evokes the inevitable reminder of the nearby skyline: 9/11. Unknown forces, much bigger than us, beyond our control. SITE 92 >> Phase II January 12 - February 24th, 2008 Smack Mellon 92 Plymouth Street @ Washington Dumbo, Brooklyn For more info: Smack Mellon ARTFORUM Critic's Pick Watch a video about Site 92

Learning with Miriam | Just another WordPress site Home - julie dodd Ensayos de Dibujo en El Parqueadero | Fundación MISOL para las artes MISOL te invita a conocer el proyecto "Ensayos de Dibujo" proyecto ganador de la Beca Nacional para laboratorios 2014, estímulo otorgado por la Fundación Gilberto Alzate Avendaño. Ensayos de dibujo es un laboratorio de encuentro entre dibujantes, que aborda la práctica del dibujo actual de manera teórica y práctica. En él, fue reunido un grupo de 12 artistas que trabajó en el espacio de El Parqueadero (primer piso del Museo del Banco de la Republica) durante 15 días; se realizaron encuentros, charlas con invitados y se desarrollaron una serie de ejercicios individuales y colectivos. Cada artista seleccionado contó con un espacio de trabajo “muro” para desarrollar su Ensayo de Dibujo individual y paralelamente desarrolló las cartas, que establecían un dialogo con los otros participantes. Cuando: Hasta el 21 de Marzo Horario: de 2pm a 7pm Donde: El Parqueadero / Museo del Banco de la República / Calle 11 # 4-21, Bogotá Entrada Libre

I quaderni ricamati di Fabulous Cat Papers – Frizzifrizzi Chara è greca, vive ad Atene, e ama la carta, in particolare i taccuini. Le piace realizzare cose a mano, le piace ricamare. Da qualche tempo ha unito le sue due grandi passioni per realizzare dei taccuini decorati da bellissimi ricami su carta. Sul suo profilo Etsy scrive che è necessario avere tantissima dedizione e pazienza perché con ago e filo si rischia spesso di danneggiare la carta, ma «il risultato vale la pena». Poi aggiunge: «In questi tempi di tutte cose virtuali, vi invito ad un’esperienza totalmente fisica: a sentire la grana della carta e l’effetto 3D creato da semplici fili di cotone, di riconoscere o ricordare il piacere di scrivere su un blocco di carta con una semplice matita…». I temi da cui trae spunto per i suoi variopinti ricami, realizzati quasi esclusivamente su preziosa carta giapponese, arrivano dall’anatomia umana, dalle scienze, dal Giappone, da antichi dipinti e in generale dalla natura e da qualunque cosa attiri la sua attenzione e la ispiri.

10 Artists Who Contemporize the Ancient Craft of Embroidery Embroidery is a timeless craft that transcends cultures and geography, having been found as early as the 30,000 BC in Russia, 3500 BC in China… Although it started as a way to tailor and mend clothing, techniques were developed and opened up the possibilities for decorative stitching. As time went on, tapestries became increasingly sophisticated and recognized as a form of art. Contemporary embroidery reflects the craft’s rich past, with many artists using ancient approaches to express themselves, their environment, or even commercially—embroidery in illustration is gaining quickly popularity. Above: Juana Gomez maps out an intricate system of veins with embroidery floss. Embroidered interior scenes mimic the look and feel of a still life painting. Sarah K. Inspired by her own potted plant collection, artist Sarah K. Embroidery creates an unconventional form of hand-lettering. Maricor / Maricar The twin-sized studio known as Maricor / Maricar specializes in embroidered text. Izziyana Suhaimi

Kevin Simón Mancera Una selección de todas las palabras con cualquier connotación negativa encontradas en el diccionario resulta en una larga lista de pesimismo y ofensa, tratadas con un dibujo largo y paciente. El negro del contenido sobre el rosa del soporte proponía una ironía del ejercicio de leer, escribir, y dibujar. Cada palabra tenía una sólida elaboración que le diera cuerpo adicional a su contenido. Técnica: tinta sobre papel Dimensiones: 40 dibujos de 21 x 27 cm. DAN ESTABROOK | Images and information for the artist Dan Estabrook

Related: