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Ancient Japanese art reconsidered Contemporary Katagami: Works by JENNIFER FALCK LINSSEN February 10 3 April 27, 2008 Introducing the first solo museum exhibition of Jennifer Falck Linssen, an American artist who utilizes the ancient Japanese paper art of katagami to create elegant, hand-carved sculptures and baskets. Inspired by the delicacy of nature and the beauty of line, Linssen taps into the 1,200 year- old Japanese tradition of katagami to create vessels that shimmer with splendor and light. Literally translated as cpattern paper, d katagami are hand carved stencils used in the pattern dyeing of Japanese kimonos.

Linssen highlights this artist tool 3 a stencil 3 and elevates it to an art form in its own right. The resulting works are completely handmade, hand-cut with meticulous attention, and shaped into forms inspired by the natural world. By delicately cdrawing d with a knife, Linssen gracefully replicates the patterns of nature in paper, which are then woven and molded into sculptural forms.

Born in Indiana and based in Colorado, Linssen holds a degree in textile design and spent several years working as a jacquard textile designer, traveling Europe and the U.S. studying color and design trends. Her love of fabric design and patterns, particularly ... more. less.

Japanese textiles, led Linssen to discover the ancient art of katagami , which has become the basis of her contemporary sculptural works since 2003. Linssen 9s works have appeared in national and international juried exhibits, including SOFA-Chicago, have won numerous awards in sculpture and craftsmanship, and have FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sonja Cendak T. 323.937.4230 x25 / sonja@cafam.org 5814 Wilshire Blvd / Los Angeles, California 90036 Tel. 323.937.4230 / Fax 323. 937.5576 www.cafam.org been featured in national publications including American Craft, Fiberarts, Surface Design Journal, and Lark Books 9 500 Baskets: A Celebration of the Basketmaker's Art . An opening reception for the exhibit will take place on S aturday, February 9, 2008 from 6pm to 8pm at the Craft and Folk Art Museum. The exhibit opens to the public on Sunday, February 10 and will be on display through April 27, 2008. *** High-resolution images available *** About the Craft and Folk Art Museum CAFAM was founded nearly 40 years ago by the high priestess of folk art, Edith Wyle, who made it her mission to celebrate cultural and intellectual diversity in her native Los Angeles. Today, the museum continues her mission by serving as a cultural bridge to champion cultural understanding and encourage curiosity of our world through the presentation of folk art and contemporary craft. As a non-collecting institution, CAFAM offers a dynamic mix of eclectic exhibitions that bestow a fresh, contemporary view of folk art and craft and lead patrons on a path of discovery. CAFAM programs demonstrate that by exploring art, universal truths are revealed and community is strengthened. Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 Information Tel. 323-937-4230 www.cafam.org Museum Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 am 3 5 pm Thursday 11 am 3 7 pm Saturday and Sunday 12 3 6 pm Museum Admission General $5.00 / Students and Seniors 3.00 Members and Children under 12 Free / Free 1st Wednesday of month Contemporary Katagami: Works by Jennifer Falck Linssen February 10 - April 27, 2008 Craft and Folk A rt Museum IMAGE LIST (Linssen1) Jennifer Falck Linssen Beauty in the Deep , 2006 Sterling silver, cotton paper, indigo, waxed linen Photo by Tim Benko (Linssen2) Jennifer Falck Linssen l. to r.: O rigin , T ree of Life , U nzipped all 2007 Cotton paper, coated copper wire, waxed linen Photo by the artist (Linssen3) Jennifer Falck Linssen Order and Chaos , 2007 Cotton paper, waxed linen, coated copper wire, reed Photo by the artist (Linssen4) Jennifer Falck Linssen Chasing the Curl , 2007 Cotton paper, aluminum, waxed linen, indigo Photo by the artist (Linssen5) Jennifer Falck Linssen Embrace , 2006 Cotton paper, copper wire, waxed linen, aluminum Photo by Tim Benko

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