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Opening Reception: Thursday November 13, 5-7pm |
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Live Jewelry Demonstrations Thursdays in December, 5:30-7:30pm (12/4, 12/11, 12/18); and Saturday 12/20: 12-5pm |
Gear up for the holidays and join our Store jewelry designers for on-site demonstrations, and a showcase of additional designs. Check website for details. Details about Artists and Schedule here »
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Parol Lantern Festival and Parade* Saturday December 13, 5-7pm |
Join us for front row seats to the radiant festival that passes through Yerba Buena Lane. Take a docent-guided tour of the exhibition, participate in hands-on paper activities for families, enjoy hot chocolate, and walk over to Jessie Square plaza for the grand finale!
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Family Appreciation Day Sunday January 11, 12-4pm |
Sponsored by the city of San Francisco and in conjunction with other cultural venues, visit the Museum and enjoy free admission and a hands-on activity.
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Origami demonstration and workshop with artist Linda Mihara* Saturday January 24, 2pm |
Be an original valentine this year! Join world-renowned origami artist Linda Mihara as she demonstrates the wonderful world of origami, and leads participants through a hands-on workshop to create your own origami heart. Open to all ages, but children under 10 must have adult supervision. RSVP required for participation.
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Artists Discussion: Re-Forming paper: Contemporary artists consider their relationship to traditional paper crafts Thursday February 5, 6pm |
Artists from the exhibition come together to discuss the use of paper in their artwork, and its relationship to traditional craft: Reed Anderson, Mike Arcega, Adriane Colburn, and Gina Osterloh.
Docent Tours*
1pm: First Tuesday of every month; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month
All events marked * are free with Museum admission.
For more information about these events, please call the Museum at (415) 227-4888.
Pictured on homepage:
Papercuts from the collection of Jo Lonam
Pictured top banner:
Gina Osterloh. Dots Front Misfire (Cut Room), 2008.
Lightjet, 30 x 38 in.
The Shape of Things:
Paper Traditions and Transformations
November 14, 2008 – February 15, 2009
The Shape of Things: Paper Traditions and Transformations explores the history of cut, folded, and molded paper, alongside contemporary artists who introduce fresh perspectives on those traditional forms.
From the unique to ubiquitous, the exhibition examines paper traditions from Asia, specifically from China, Japan, the Philippines, and Korea, and includes papercuts, origami, katagami, paper lanterns, papier-mâché, and paper boxes. Juxtaposing the work with that of contemporary artists demonstrates how traditional arts, folk art, contemporary craft, and fine art are all part of the same continuum.
Artists include: Reed Anderson, Gene Apellido, Mike Arcega, Jiyoung Chung, Adriane Colburn, Robert J. Lang, Jennifer Falck Linssen, Linda Mihara, and Gina Osterloh.
Jiyoung Chung.
Whisper-Romance, 2007.
Joomchi, two-layered
handmade paper, 24" x 18".
Courtesy of the artist
Jennifer Falck Linssen. Sea Spray, 2008.
Handcrafted vessel of katagami-style handcarved paper. Materials include archival cotton paper, aluminum, waxed linen, indigo, stainless steel, paint, and varnish, 21.25”H x 22”W x 11.5”D. Photo credit: artist
