I had a dream about a butterfly trying to get into my head. It was very persistent and the symbolism of transformation was easy to see as I was at a crossroad in my life. So I began painting and folding butterflies for the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This was around 1995. Soon after I got a call from the Smithsonian Museum shops in
I had a dream about a butterfly trying to get into my head. It was very persistent and the symbolism of transformation was easy to see as I was at a crossroad in my life. So I began painting and folding butterflies for the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This was around 1995. Soon after I got a call from the Smithsonian Museum shops in DC. They ordered my new work to accompany an exhibition of historic Japanese kimono.
I’ve spent a lot of time on ladders in my career as an art director, stylist and exhibition installer. In 1993, before the Smithsonian called, Tiffany & Co in the Houston Galleria, displayed my art in their windows. Since then I’ve been privileged to create a wide variety of paper art from individual pieces to gift work for museum shops
I’ve spent a lot of time on ladders in my career as an art director, stylist and exhibition installer. In 1993, before the Smithsonian called, Tiffany & Co in the Houston Galleria, displayed my art in their windows. Since then I’ve been privileged to create a wide variety of paper art from individual pieces to gift work for museum shops and numerous museum exhibitions. This wonderful photo is from Theresa Dimenno.
My latest inspiration explores the beauty of the geometry underneath the origami forms. To reveal the luminous below the surface is my assignment now. I’ve been painting paper with either an image of the sky or a simple color story. Then cutting it up, folding each piece, unfolding and reassembling the painting. You can find examples of t
My latest inspiration explores the beauty of the geometry underneath the origami forms. To reveal the luminous below the surface is my assignment now. I’ve been painting paper with either an image of the sky or a simple color story. Then cutting it up, folding each piece, unfolding and reassembling the painting. You can find examples of those in my UNFOLDED ART. Of course it began with 1000 cranes.
Photo by Gabriella Nissen