This is where I am today, sitting in the Great Hall of the Historic Salem Courthouse
People are have been coming by my show here in Salem, one or two at a time, and it's been such a pleasure to chat with people. Turns out that I very much like gallery sitting.
This wreath is not for sale...it was made for a window display quite awhile agao, and it served its purpose. I'm pleased it held up long enough to provide a focal point at one end of the Great Hall.
The first thing that people see when they walk through the doors is this large pleated wreath, 48 inches across, at the far end of the gallery. As I've been doing so much pleating lately, I absolutely wanted to include pleated paper in the show.
Last post was about the box pleated walls. this post is about the other paper pleatings in the show.
Origami Fireworks. These rotate inwards creating a kaleidoscopic show.
There's a table near the entrance of the show, on which I was able to place lots of items. My origami fireworks, which has been a big hit in classes that I've taught, are scattered around, I had thought we'd hang them on the walls, like stars, but it's better that they can be handled. The way they rotate inwards never fails to dazzle people, including me, each and every time I play with them. By the way, there is an on-demand workshop available which shows how to make these, and which includes me sending you a selection of papers to use: https://bookzoompa.etsy.com/listing/1329646525/how-to-make-a-single-sheet-origami Check out the link if you'd like to see a little video showing off the beauty of this folding arrangement.
Pleated vases, with some cubes nearby
Also on the table are some of my pleated paper vases., artifacts from the June zoom class I taught for the Morgan Conservatory. I am going to try to make a few more this week, as some have been sold, and there's a more-the-merrier thing that goes on with them.
Summer Wreath, pleated marbled papers
Unquestionably, the marbled papers wreaths that I made for the show are an endless source of pleasure for me. After teaching some pleating this past summer my fingers were totally warmed up and wanting to do more. Fortuitously, had spent three days doing paper marbling with Regina St. John, and I had a pile of papers that needed some attention. I made copies of my designs on my home printer, and started folding.
Autumn Colors Wreath, under construction
One way I know I'm going to feel good about a piece is that I like it at all of its stages of construction. The wreaths are made from five sections. When I start attaching them together they are snake like, all curving and mysterious. The final attachment of making the complete cycle is incredibly satisfying, yet, there's a problem: The wreath is all floppy and needs a back. After talking over this problem with Susan Share I mounted the wreaths onto quarter-inch foam board.
Behind the curtain of a pleated wreath
The wreath was held in place with a series of awls as I did the sewing. The thread is waxed linen. It worked out great.
Spring Wreath, using awls to help position wreath on the foam board while sewing
I made three wreaths for the show, but will likely make more in the coming months because I like them so much. These wreaths with the marbled papers are 18 inches across.
The wreath at the end of the hallway is a whopping 48 inches across. It's kind of hard to imagine that scale, so here we are , the wreath and I, taking a selfie.
Next post will feature my geometric shapes display - dramatic and fun.
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