Paul Wong, Carbon, silver and gold, 2016, pigmented linen and cotton pulp, publisher: Dieu Donné, New York, edition 3/25, 18 × 11 inches. Gift of Dieu Donné, New York, 2022.27.06. © Paul Wong.
March 8 – July 24, 2023 @ Asheville Art Museum
"Pulp Potential: Works in Handmade Paper" is on display at theAsheville Art Museum, Asheville, North Carolina.
Paper is an essential part of the art-making process for many artists, serving as the base for drawing, painting, printmakingand other forms of art. As a substrate, paper can vary in weight, absorbency, color, sizeand other aspects. Since industrialization, paper has primarily been produced through mechanical means that allow for consistency and affordability.
What happens, then, when an artist chooses to return to the foundations of paper, wherein it is made by hand using pulps, fibersand dyes that reflect the human element through variations, inconsistencies, flawsand surprises? Certain artists have sought out these qualities and embraced them, making paper not just a support on which to work, but fully a medium in and of itself.
Pulp Potential: Works in Handmade Paperis organized by the Asheville Art Museum and curated by Hilary Schroeder, former assistant curator, with assistance from Alexis Meldrum, curatorial assistant. Special thanks to Dieu Donné, New York, NY.
Category: Exhibits