October Issue 2001
Tryon Arts Center in Tryon, NC, Features Works by Gertrude Simon
The Tryon Painters and Sculptors is featuring an exhibition entitled, Southern Authors Come to Call, featuring works by John Island, SC, paper artist, Gertrude Simon, at the tryon Fine Arts Center in Tryon, NC, through Nov. 6, 2001.
Simon says, "Since moving to South Carolina, I have become increasingly interested in the work of Southern authors and their lives. In designing this installation, my intention was to use handmade paper and establish a Southern ambiance. Within that ambiance I have created two open books which distinguished writers could have been chosen, but these were my personal choice."
Simon uses an ancient technique first developed in China 2,000 years ago. She uses archival quality fibers, to which she colors with pure pigment, sometimes embossing certain areas or incorporating found objects. When the composition is completely dry, Simon adds coloration to tone the surfaces, seals the complete piece to protect the completed assemblage from dust and moisture.
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