Exploring Paper as an Artform

It’s common to see artwork on paper, but looking at paper itself as a medium for artform is perhaps a bit less common. This autumn, paper as an artform is a concept that will be explored in Paper Trails, a new exhibit at the Village Theatre Art Gallery.

Historically, paper has been used as a substrate, a surface on which to create artwork such as drawing or painting or printmaking, but in all of its glorious versatility it can also be used as a medium itself. Cutting paper into designs and shapes, molding paper into sculptures, or layering and dying paper to create collages are all instances which will be examined and on view in this showcasing of paper art which has been curated by Bay Area artist, Michael Shemchuk.

Visitors to the Art Gallery will be sure to see something that intrigues and delights them in this colorful and elegant collection of artwork. There is an Artists’ Opening Reception scheduled for Saturday, August 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. which will be free and open to the public. This exhibit will run August 26–October 20, 2023. For more information on current and upcoming exhibits, visit www.danville.ca.gov/vtart.