Thursday 8 November 2012

Matthew Shlain


 During my 3D and fashion tasters we did lots of work manipulating paper. I found the cleanness of the scored and folded paper really attractive After completing the tasters I found this artist. He works predominantly with paper and creates very clean intricate sculptures using geometry and the working process itself as inspiration.
This one appears to be made by layering different sheets together. The circles within circles appears to me to be referencing the Op Art of Bridget Riley.
 This one is cut and folded so when stretched it expands. It responds like flexible mesh and and a similar technique in a different material could create a viable feature on a garment. I like this piece, especially the long curved form this creates as its arranged in a twist. Although the clean white paper and the uniform cuts gives this a modern look the shapes inside could have been inspired by basket weaving or other traditional crafts.

Although this shape is strong and architectural the smooth curves and layering give it a feminine, floral look
 

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