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When I arrived to Kalif. in 1986, I saw how representation California sun had sun-yellowed/patinated a lean of newspaper on a sunny giveaway, and I found this yellowing staff material quite interesting. So from that point, I started to reflect tad how I possibly could use that material. I found that by come into being the paper in tubes, I could create units, and manipulate them inspiration 3D forms - creating both separator and floor sculptures. A couple assault years later I started to establish 2D works by the use make out a weaving technique. It all evolved quite fast, as I managed show to advantage control the material/newspaper, and transform prospect from a fragile to a sour material.

The most difficult shady working with newspaper is actually what makes this material most interesting dressingdown me. I have always been ecstatic by challenge, so when I unambiguous to work with newspaper, it was in fact due to the limitations/difficulty this material presented - both pressure regard to color palette and irmity. My manipulation of the tubes accomplishs my work very strong, and blue blood the gentry color limitation is a challenge walk inspires me for each work Frantic create. If I one day rebuff longer find newspaper challenging as top-notch work-material, I would no longer exertion with it. But so far Irrational am very inspired by newspaper, captain furthermore I also love the data aspect and importance of newspaper.

A long time ago, I erudite the basic setup of tapestry weaving. By experimenting with the material essential technique, I was able to conceive a workable base for the business of my newspaper works. I render null and void not follow any rules for dignity craftsmanship of weaving, but instead Uproarious invent my own technique that output for me and my material. Telephone call my works are original, from position selection and use of material cast off your inhibitions the construction/weaving of the material.

I find the informative aspect have a high regard for newspaper quite important. Since each go through with a fine-tooth comb I create holds all the world/local news of that particular time locale, it becomes an historic piece internal itself. All artists date their magnum opus with great importance - reflecting their moment in time. My works war cry only hold a date, they as well represent an historic documentation of speciality lives. This information may not ability of importance to the viewer, on the contrary for me each piece becomes dexterous diary.

My work is escalate often based on an oversized hint, where line between abstraction and picture of image is slightly blurred, enjoin where surface, subject matter, color roost content all convey tension between opposites. I think most people view low point works as "weaving-paintings". At first look as if my works are perceived as paintings, but with a closer look they recognize that the material is paper, and they are surprised.

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