Mother Superior

Mother Superior, hand-cut paper, 4 layers, 20x16 inches, 2012

Double Crane

Double Crane, hand-cut paper, light source, 13x13 inches, 2012
(This paper was initially folded into a paper crane, then unfolded and flattened to create the cut-out)

This is an idea that I first came up with following my residency in Holland last year. During that time away, I became more fascinated with the intrinsic qualities of paper, and wanted to accentuate the material attributes of paper: its texture, its fragility, and as demonstrated in this piece, the creases that can be created. I wanted to push the potential of beauty in what is naturally found in a piece of paper. 

I am thinking about making a series of folded paper cut-outs, and am currently in the process of getting a custom lightbox built for this piece. 

1... Cupcake

Cupcake newspaper cut-out

Trying to bring a smile to your face. You need a cupcake. Celebrated the birthdays of two amazing people this weekend. Just trying to prolong the wonderment and make it even more special.

2... Two of Cups

Two of Cups newspaper cut-out

Celebratory chalices clink. Harmony. Health and healing. Victory. A partnership of hope and trust.

3... Free Bird (Three newspaper cut-outs for Simcoe Day/Civic Holiday)

Free Bird newspaper cut-out

Did three newspaper cut-outs yesterday. I realized that I haven't done any for a while, and I wanted to utilize Simcoe Day as a means to celebrate. John Graves Simcoe was an important figure for Canada in many ways, but in particular, he was the one who abolished slavery in Canada. I placed this newspaper cut-out of a bird in flight (above the cover title "Wild Laws") near Queen's Park where there stands a statue of Simcoe.