Works On Paper

Paper as Medium

October 7 - 21, 2023

Paper is a cornerstone of art and civilization. It can hold the greatest of value and the least in our society. Our laws, Constitution and currency are printed on paper, then we also line the bottom of birdcages and wipe our bums with it! It is most often the starting point for creating artwork but is too often undervalued for the great work that is made upon it.

The Works On Paper exhibition celebrates paper as a medium used in many art forms. Painting, drawing, prints, photos, collage, mixed media, books and more are all represented in this show which focuses on the many ways paper is used to make fine art. This exhibition captures the versatile, tactile, sensual, intimate and individual experience that paper can evoke.

Opening Reception :: October 7, 6 – 10 pm
Closing Reception :: October 21, 6 – 10 pm

Exhibition image by Cathy Haibach >>
Anxiety, oil and mixed media on paper, 2021

Scroll through artwork documentation & installation views below.
Exhibition photos by Luna Rail

Top: Tracy Kostenbader, CELLS #1, white ink on black paper, 2018 / Bottom: Larry Kamphausen, Saint Macrina the Younger: Theologian and Teacher, graphite, ink and chrome marker on watercolor paper, 2023 / R: Joe Fournier, Horse, brush and ink on paper, 2023

Amie Sell, Ancient Knowing 02, collage on paper, 2023

L: Gabriela Almonte, Tranquil, cyanotype / R: Jeannie Hua, “Peanut Butter,” paper and acrylic paint on paper, 2023

Above: Codex Spime, by Teresita Carson. Artist book: Laser-etched walnut case, archival pigment and laser-etched bamboo Japanese paper.

“Paper had its beginnings sometime around AD 105 in China and has become a staple in many facets of our lives. But if you can’t look beyond paper’s basic uses such as a writing surface, advertisement materials, product packaging, or books, then you’re blinding yourself to the beauty of paper as an artistic medium.” - Sean Danielle

Thanks to Agitator Artists Collective members, especially Gretchen Hasse, Andrea Kaspryk and Luna Rail for their help with this exhibition. Thanks to Aaron Smith for his help as well. Special thanks to Lauren Salmi for all of her love and support that makes this possible.

Works On Paper exhibition and catalog curated and produced by Alex Wilson.

Works On Paper: October 7-21, 2023

AGITATOR GALLERY

Read each ARTISTS’ STATEMENT in this PDF CATALOG for the exhibition.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Gabriela Almonte
Heitor Alvelos
Teresita Carson
McKenzie Fitz
Joe Fournier
Cathy Haibach
Gretchen Hasse*
Jeannie Hua
Hannahbal
Spencer Hutchinson‡
Larry Kamphausen‡
Andrea Kaspryk*
Tracy Kostenbader
George Larson*
W. Madrigal*
Marie Magnetic
Raymond Martin
Kathleen Mercado
Jane Michalski
Julio Narbona
Anna Nardulli
Katherine Nemanich
Gabriel Patti
Luna Rail*
Amie Sell
Aaron Smith
Ramin Takloo-Bighash
Anne-Joelle Tan
Paloma Valencia
Alex Wilson*
Rachel Wunderink
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