Hi, folders 3/21/2015 A member of the Princeton Public Library Origami Group, Maria G. Pisano, (Maria once gave us a wonderful session on folding booklets ) is exhibiting some of her work as book artist in a show at Lafayette College. At least one of her works on view, Vita Defuncta ( http://mariagpisano.com/?page_id=174), uses origami techniques, she told me.
I've copied the announcement below. There are more images of Maria's work on the website for her studio and Memory Press (in Plainsboro NJ): MGP Studio Arts www.mariagpisano.com (Kids will especially like her *Snake* book http://mariagpisano.com/?page_id=523 ) Karen > *Crossing the Delaware: New Jersey Women of the Book at Lafayette College.* > *Exhibit: February 1 -June 30, 2015*Skillman Library, Lafayette College, > Easton, PA. Curated by Diane Shaw, Director of Special Collections and > Pam Murray. > Selected works of four New Jersey women artists-MaryAnn Miller, Liz > Mitchell, Maria G. Pisano, and Maryann Riker-are featured in a special > invitational exhibit this spring in Skillman Library. On display are over > fifty striking artists' books and other works on paper created by these > four accomplished artists. Although at first glance it may be difficult to > find a common thread among the rich array of materials and formats that > appear in these works, it is their storytelling that acts as the unifying > element among all four artists. They all tell deeply felt stories about > past and present histories-both personal and collective. > The work of MaryAnn Miller is inspired by her love of literature and > reading the daily news. Her intensely realized works often tell stories > about the treatment of women, ranging from the effects of war to the > abandonment of a daughter in a convent. She also recounts how coal played a > part in her family history. Liz Mitchell shares her memories and > experiences through her art. She draws source materials from personal > history, current events, dreams and myths. Several of her works are based > on her dreams recorded in journals over a span of years. Her interest in > fairytales inspired her retelling of the Grimm Brothers story of the twelve > dancing princesses. Maria Pisano explores the nature of time, memory, and > history. Her works record the complex layers of experiences whether she is > telling a story of her own personal journey or remembering the collective > trauma and loss experienced by a nation in a single day. Maryann Riker > collects everyday ephemera-buttons, vintage advertisements, old > photographs, ribbons, lace, jewelry-and creates colorful, whimsical books > that suggest lighthearted stories, but that invariably convey thoughtful > messages about gender, race, and consumerism. > The work of MaryAnn Miller is inspired by her love of literature and > reading the daily news. Her intensely realized works often tell stories > about the treatment of women, ranging from the effects of war to the > abandonment of a daughter in a convent. She also recounts how coal played a > part in her family history. Liz Mitchell shares her memories and > experiences through her art. She draws source materials from personal > history, current events, dreams and myths. Several of her works are based > on her dreams recorded in journals over a span of years. Her interest in > fairytales inspired her retelling of the Grimm Brothers story of the twelve > dancing princesses. Maria Pisano explores the nature of time, memory, and > history. Her works record the complex layers of experiences whether she is > telling a story of her own personal journey or remembering the collective > trauma and loss experienced by a nation in a single day. Maryann Riker > collects everyday ephemera-buttons, vintage advertisements, old > photographs, ribbons, lace, jewelry-and creates colorful, whimsical books > that suggest lighthearted stories, but that invariably convey thoughtful > messages about gender, race, and consumerism. > *Book Artists' Panel Discussion, Wednesday, March 25, 4:15 p.m., Gendebien > Room, Skillman Library - * > *https://calendar.lafayette.edu/node/13848 > <https://calendar.lafayette.edu/node/13848>*Please join MaryAnn Miller, > Liz Mitchell, Maria Pisano, and Maryann Riker for a lively panel on the > making of artists' books from A to Z. The moderator will be Karen > Guancione, another New Jersey "woman of the book," whose interdisciplinary > work includes printmaking, papermaking, and the book arts. A reception > will follow the panel discussion. > *https://archives.lafayette.edu/crossing-delaware-new-jersey-women-book-lafayette-college > <https://archives.lafayette.edu/crossing-delaware-new-jersey-women-book-lafayette-college>* > > > *Additionally:* > *The Fine Press Book Association second annual Manhattan Fine Press Book > Fair* > *Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 8am to 4pm. *Church of St. Vincent > Ferrer, 869 Lexington Ave at E. 66th St, New York, NY. > http://www.fpba.com/fairs/newyork.html > > Karen Reeds, co-ringleader, Princeton Public Library Origami Group. Affiliate of Origami USA, http://origamiusa.org/ We usually meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8pm, 3rd floor. Free! We provide paper! All welcome! (Kids under 8, please bring a grown-up.) Princeton Public Library info: 609.924.9529 http://princetonlibrary.org Next meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 6:30-8PM
