Studio 12: Wendy Lilienthal

My handmade and imported papers and textiles combine elements of sculpture and painting, reflecting various cultures. They are often from Thailand, Mexico, Canada and Japan.

They transcend contemporary forms by combining layered networks of high relief, color, and collage. The papers reveal a multiplicity of surface and texture.

I draw inspiration from extensive travels and exposure to far eastern and tribal cultures. The papers lend a sense of antiquity and lost pre-industrial craft that makes the artwork rich and timeless in their presence. They are sometimes cast and embossed.