peter gentenaar... January 20, 2012
The blog turned two this week and I’m quietly celebrating with this papery post. I’ve been admiring these works by Peter Gentenaar for hours now.
More than 100 of Peter Gentenaar’s ethereal paper sculptures were hung inside the Abbey church of Saint-Riquier in France.
Peter’s sculptures are created by allowing pulp to dry and shrink in unison whilst attached to bamboo framework. He says, The tension between the two materials transforms itself into a form reminiscent of a slowly curling autumn leaf.
Just. So. Beautiful.
P.S. A big thanks to all the artists and designers who have inspired me everyday since starting this blog. I hope that via this blog I can continue to share with so many others, the beautiful works you make.
Comments
Minh — 20 January at 01:11PM
Congratulations on two years! I’ve always loved paper based craft and being able to discover new artists through your blog has been amazing.
Ceci — 20 January at 01:58PM
Congrats on 2 years!
Been so busy and haven’t visited in a while – until I saw a mention of you (and the blog) in the latest issue of Uppercase Magazine! Then I just had to visit again. :)
So, congrats on the coverage too!
robfos — 20 January at 04:46PM
These ethereal forms of Peter Gentenaar are absolutely beautiful.
Congrats on 2 years of successful blogging, Upon a Fold was one of the first arty blogs I stumbled upon when I jumped into the blogosphere 18 months ago. I have been visiting regularly ever since. Thanks for highlighting the profiles of paper artists and showing us some amazing stuff.
Mary — 20 January at 06:34PM
Yeh! One of the best blog online is two! I wish it will last as long as I live and I’ll keep on reading every single post! Congratulations from Switzerland:
Naomi — 20 January at 06:50PM
Happy blog birthday! I love reading about these wonderful paper artists and your blog design is also a source of inspiration to me; it is such a pretty & fitting frame for the content you collect.
cde — 21 January at 11:06AM
Congrats! This is a really terrific blog and I’m glad I came across it. The work in this post is especially beautiful and exactly why I’ve enjoyed following you for some time! Thanks!
Justine — 21 January at 11:28AM
Thanks so much you guys! How nice it was to read your comments. Such kind and encouraging words. Thank you! Much love, Justine xx
Jan Marinos — 27 January at 10:26AM
Many thanks for this inspiring blog. Peters work is created and exhibited to delight our senses. Isn’t paper just a wonderful medium.
Donaville — 28 January at 08:30AM
seriously gorgeous! happy 2nd birthday :)
Ingrid — 30 January at 04:10AM
Just gorgeous!
Miho Ohga — 02 February at 05:28PM
These are very beautiful works! I would like to see these works by my eyes.
Nancy Jacobi — 03 February at 08:31AM
These sculptures of Peter Genetaar’s take my breath away!
Fen — 03 February at 06:14PM
Congrats! Those works are amazing!!
Marjory — 05 February at 12:33AM
So happy to have found your beautiful site! So blown away by this sculptural art. Such beautiful flow. Stunning. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your two year anniversary.
Cecilia Levy — 06 February at 09:30PM
stunning… wish I could see this IRL!
Justine — 06 February at 09:37PM
Thanks guys for your blog bday wishes. Also, wow lots of comments for this post. Must be a pretty special one. I reckon it is! Thank you. xo
dana — 09 February at 11:09AM
I’m a bit slow of the mark with my comment… Nevertheless – congratulations and happy second birthday Justine and upon a fold. What a wonderful job you both do. Here’s to many, may more. x dana