Paper Sculpture Installation
One day site-specific outdoor installation
Friday, September 18, 2009 6-8pm
at Altgeld Sawyer Corner Farm
www.altgeldsawyer.cornerfarmchicago.com
Trail
by JE Baker
Trail is an installation that questions the place we call “safe.” It illustrates the story of a dead doe, killed for her heart by the Huntsman and his hounds, and the fawn she left hidden in the garden. The fawn was hidden to keep her safe, but how long should she stay? The fawn is haunted by what she can’t see: A coyote hiding in the brush? Her mother’s ghost? Perhaps the huntsman returning to kill her, too?
This site specific installation demonstrates the possibilities of sculpted handmade paper. Part of Altgeld Sawyer Corner Farm has been sowed with plant fibers to be used for handmade papermaking. This event is a collaboration between mixed media artist, JE Baker and artist/community organizer, Shayna Cohen. The garden has been partially funded by the Aiko’s Fellowship, and Cohen has been recognized by Chicago Artists’ Month 2009 as a featured artist for her efforts growing papermaking fibers. Both artists are members of Caesuraltgeldsawyer.cornerfarmchicago.comited edition of Her Heart prints on handmade abaca paper will be avaaltgeldsawyer.cornerfarmchicago.comwww.jebaker.com and www.miss-shayna.com to learn more about the artists and their work.
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