Artist Francesca Pastine Mesmerizes with Cut Paper Sculptures
Ariel Weber — January 5, 2013 — Art & Design
References: thisiscolossal & laughingsquid
Artist Francesca Pastine creates captivating and psychedelic art sculptures using only the pages of Artforum Magazines.
The Artforum Excavation Series includes a collection of sculptures that have been intricately and precisely cut page by page with an X-acto blade in different wavy and swirly patterns. The result of Ms. Pastine's work gives the appearance as if rainbow of colors were dripping off the page. Francesca Pastine also found that the carving would sometimes lead to a mesh of different art works from different pages, which came together to create a new hybrid artwork. As the artist explains, "My manipulations map out a tangle of associations, unique contradictions and paradoxes through curious juxtapositions."
The mesh of bright colors, patterns and divers pieces of art come together to offer a delightful visual sight.
The Artforum Excavation Series includes a collection of sculptures that have been intricately and precisely cut page by page with an X-acto blade in different wavy and swirly patterns. The result of Ms. Pastine's work gives the appearance as if rainbow of colors were dripping off the page. Francesca Pastine also found that the carving would sometimes lead to a mesh of different art works from different pages, which came together to create a new hybrid artwork. As the artist explains, "My manipulations map out a tangle of associations, unique contradictions and paradoxes through curious juxtapositions."
The mesh of bright colors, patterns and divers pieces of art come together to offer a delightful visual sight.
Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic Paper Sculptures - Artists are creating captivating sculptures using cut paper from magazines, resulting in mesmerizing psychedelic patterns.
2. Intricate Cut Artwork - Artists are using precise cutting techniques to create intricate and visually stunning artwork from paper.
3. Hybrid Artwork - Artists are combining different pieces of art from various pages to create new and unique hybrid artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore opportunities to incorporate paper-cut sculptures into contemporary art galleries and exhibitions.
2. Print Media - The print media industry can innovate by collaborating with artists to create interactive and visually appealing magazine spreads and covers.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend by producing paper-cut sculptures that can be used as decorative objects in homes and offices.
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