Paper-making Artist

After her very first attempt at crafting a sheet of handmade paper from scraps and recycled surplus, “N” saw artistic potential. She stepped into the studio the day after the paper-making center opened and announced that she planned to make a special paper about the night sky. She had it all worked out – how she would use black scraps for the sky and white ones to make specks representing stars. “N” said she was thinking about it at home, and came in ready to put her plan into action.
 

But that was really just the beginning – “N” went on to make a special paper capturing the essence of “ghosts,” one about bats, and another called “Werewolves.”  Many students enjoy mixing the gloppy paper pulp in a blender, pouring it into the deckle box and watching as a unique sheet of paper takes form.

But this artist quickly made the jump from craft to ART, employing a compelling process and medium to interpret and communicate personally relevant themes and ideas. This is sophisticated thinking.
The predictable nature of the CBMS Choice-Based Art studio enables “N” to think about and plan for her art outside of class. She knows that the studio will be set up and ready for her to bring her idea to life.