Galleries

Papercuts: The Art of Contemporary Papercutting

Jaq Belcher, Beatrice Coron, Michelle Forsyth, Reni Gower, Lenka Konopasek, Lauren Scanlon and Daniella Woolf

September 26 – November 10, 2012

Robert B. Berkshire Gallery
Dorit & Gerald Paul Gallery
Eleanor Prest Reese Gallery
Artist Lecture: 

Wednesday
September 26, 6 p.m.

Reni Gower discusses the exhibition and history of paper cutting

Opening Reception: 

Wednesday
September 26, 7–9 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Curated by Reni Gower, Papercuts brings a broad range of international perspectives to the contemporary art of paper cutting. Using all manner of tools and paper, the artists create works that range from narrative commentaries to complex structural abstractions. Their works are bold contemporary statements that celebrate the subtle nuance of the artist’s hand through a process that traces its origins to 6th century China. Light, shadow, and color play key roles, transforming this ancient technique into dynamic installations filled with delicate illusions. Artists include: Jaq Belcher, Beatrice Coron, Michelle Forsyth, Reni Gower, Lenka Konopasek, Lauren Scanlon and Daniella Woolf.