Art on Paper: The Details

Zoomed In

By: Cara Szigethy

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Zooming In

Even at first glance, the pieces displayed at Art on Paper were undeniably beautiful. But as I stepped closer, I found myself increasingly amazed by the level of intricate detail in each work. Paper, as a medium, is inherently fragile, and this delicacy only heightened the beauty of the craftsmanship. From a distance, a piece often appears complete, cohesive—a finished whole. However, zoom in and the art bares its humanity - brush strokes, paint chips, and fine lines - exposing the work dedicated to it by the artist. In the end, it is the symphony of small details that creates a beautiful whole.

The Details
Who?
  1. 100 Art Galleries from America and beyond
  2. Creative Director Nato Thompson
    • Art Experience Curator based out of NYC and Philadelphia
    • Author of two books discussing art’s impact on culture and vice versa
  3. Opening Night Ticket-Holders
What?
  1. Armory Art Week - A staple in the New York art scene since 1994, Armory Art Week "brings the world’s leading international contemporary and modern art galleries to New York each year.”
  2. New York City's third annual Art on Paper fair
    • The fair's tenth iteration, it has also occured in San Francisco, Seattle, and Atlanta.
    • A celebration of modern and contemporary paper-based art
When?
  1. September 5th-8th 2024
    • I attended the fair on its opening night!
    • Sunny fall day, high of 77°F and a low of 61°F
Where?
  1. New York City
  2. Pier 36 - founded in 1999, the venue sits on a defunct pier in Lower Manhattan and boasts a massive volume of 70,000 square feet, making it optimal for immersive exhibitions.
Why?
  1. To highlight the diversity that defines paper-based art, from origami to papier-mâché, artists allow us a peek into their world through unique and telling mediums
  2. Offers casual and serious art-viewers alike an interactive experience with opportunities to speak with artists and galleries, and see the pieces up close.
“In the end, it is the symphony of small details that creates a beautiful whole.”