Explore forms the way artists do, by twisting a flat piece of paper into unexpected shapes.

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Explore forms the way artists do, by twisting a flat piece of paper into unexpected shapes.
Honda Syoryu: twisting 3D forms. Syoryu explores forms in bamboo, the shapes of which can be echoed in paper. Ruth Asawa: hanging sculptures. Asawa studied three-dimensional forms, including paper, which led to her looped metal sculptures. The de Young building: designers and architects such as Herzog & de Meuron often rely on paper to work out form concepts for new projects.
To make a fringe roll:
To cut a mobile shape:
After creating your creations, consider the following questions:
Display Note
If you decide to hang some of your creations, be sure to ask for help and permission to tape or hang them up so they are most visible without being in the way. Putting names or titles next to the creations will help people better enjoy your art!
We would love to see what you create! Tag us on any social media platform with #deyoungsters or email us your creations at specialevents@famsf.org.
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