Other Sources of Inspiration: Paper Sculpture

Paper sculpturist Jen Stark‘s plays with colored paper in a way that I’ve never seen. When I found her site, I just got lost there for a while.

I think the shapes and colors will speak to a lot of polymer artists. She builds or uncovers colors and layers, rearranging and shaping forms in a way that brings to mind work by polymer artists like Jana Roberts Benzon and Ford & Forlano.

This piece called “Divinity” really drew me in. The way Jen uncovers the layers as if the edge of the shape was being eaten is fascinating. Although the gnawed away look  should feel subtractive, this actually feels like the essence of the piece is being unveiled, maybe even blossoming as the color becomes stronger and more vibrant towards the middle.

Makes you want to “dig into” your next layered block doesn’t it?