Professor Melissa Harshman in Paper Pulp & Beyond

Professor Melissa Harshman has been included in the exhibition, Paper Pulp & Beyond at Constellation Studios.

This exhibition celebrates the many qualities of various fibers – translucency, fluidity, lightweight, strength, malleability, as these natural materials transform into delicate veils, fantastic dimensional structures, pulp drawings and layered constructions.  Through the processes of hydration, beating, forming, and drying these fibers create unusual effects and interactions; considering the special properties of humble paper fibers, artists explore cotton, abaca (banana leaf), flax, kozo and gampi (inner bark fibers) creating works beyond typical handmade sheets.   

The exhibition is on view from January 24 to February 28, 2020.

Special Reception Thursday, January 23, 7-8 PM

Papermaking demos – First Friday Feb 7, 6-8 PM

Artists:

Kathy Cartier, Lincoln, NE

Melissa Harshman, Athens, Georgia

Nancy Mintz, Berkeley, CA

Bridget O’Malley, Minneapolis. MN

Amy Sands, Minneapolis. MN