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Extreme Paper-Cutting! "Slash" at Museum of Arts and Design
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1 month, 4 days, 16 hours agoThe newest exhibition, "Slash", at the Museum of Arts and Design (formerly American Craft Museum) features the full spectrum of approaches when it comes to paper cutting. Although paper cutting is not a cutting edge area of art, this show explores different approaches to this ancient art. Some specific works include Jane Scott's "Wall" and Mia Pearlman's "Inrush". Scott's evokes an urban, industrial feel while Pearlman's is like a gigantic white wave of paper cascading from the ceiling. Other themes from the show include slavery, colonialism, and Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the environmental impact of using paper was somewhat glossed over. Coffee Filters, graphite, rice starch, and silk flowers are some of the alternative materials used. Even though this type of exhibition is to be expected from the Museum of Arts and Design, the new innovations of the artists really make it a standout show.
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