September 22, 2018
Every month I record a podcast episode for Paper Talk, an ongoing series of interviews featuring artists and professionals who are working in the field of hand papermaking.
When I was in Chicago this summer, I had a conversation with Melissa Jay Craig. Have a listen and there’s a video peek into her studio too. In this episode, she explains how her first artist’s residency coincided with having just learned about papermaking, and how instead of lugging 400 books to the residency to create the type of work she had been making, she took just two books and some kozo fiber and was able to cast paper-shaped books instead. We discuss a nomadic artistic life comprised of a period in which she traveled around the country doing residencies and teaching gigs. And we touch on one of her works, S/Edition, that ended up going viral by being featured on This is Colossal.
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This week I was busy cleaning up my studio (after the retreats) and getting back in the swing of things. Truth be told, I spend only 10-ish hours a week in the studio (and at least 3 times that running my business). How much time do you spend in your studio? I love this photo which was taken by a participant at the retreat – thanks, Tomomi! This is the wet floor – I have a dry work area that’s the same size to the right.
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Elena Osterwalder’s installation Here and There features amate bark paper dyed with chochineal (bugs). Her work also includes writings, videos and talks on the history of both elements – Cochineal and Amate, from her native Mexico. I wish I lived closer!
william cordova, “daniel boone, pat boone y mary boone (and firestone, pero los Olmecas venceran)” (2008). Gold leaf, paper collage, and spray enamel on reclaimed backdrop paper
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What a treat this issue is! The origami pastries are incredible just to see the process and I love the interview with Melissa Jay Craig! You surround yourself with the best conversations on art and process! Really enjoyed this blog!
Thank you, Sally! Some day maybe I’ll get around to interviewing you… I’m branching out to include non-papermakers soon.
Thank you, Sally! Some day maybe I’ll get around to interviewing you… I’m branching out to include non-papermakers soon.