I think of all the IS (Interdisciplinary Studies) lessons we have had so
far, this was the only one in which everyone
was very keen to participate in. What was it about? Well, the IS lesson for
today was on paper cutting.
A Professor of Folk Arts came to teach us how to cut some of the
simpler, symmetrical designs such as the butterfly, (a fancy-looking) star and
a snowflake.
The 3 designs we did today
Although I followed the professor’s designs very closely, some of them
made their own creative cuttings on the paper- resulting in unique patterns. It
was good to see all the students having fun and taking the effort to make their
own designs.
After we had finished our cutting for the day, the professor showed us
many more designs that he had created and kept in an album. By folding the
paper square in a certain way, he could cut out 5-petalled flowers, octagons
with intricate designs in them and even banners. And if he used a crafting
knife, he could cut out other, more intricate pictures. It is amazing what a
little bit of creativity, paper and a sharp blade can do.
Some of the professor’s many designs
Since I like arts and crafts, I would like to say that this was one of
the best IS lessons I ever had. Who knew that by folding the paper differently,
it could result in different symmetry effects? Some of the more advanced ones
that I have heard of involve paper cutting… on a leaf. Can you imagine?
Paper cutting techniques applied on leaves
However, I believe that such a craft (whether done on a leaf or on a
sheet of paper) requires extreme patience and care in order to create these
beautiful (but delicate) masterpieces.
On the other hand, the finished creation is truly worth all of the
painstaking effort that is put in.
In my opinion, this kind of art form is so much better than the modern
art of this day and age as the creations made are truly exquisite, unique and
timeless.
Good night, fellow readers! I wish you unique and timeless dreams too!
Best regards,
Marianne
Author’s Note:
References
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Picture of boy and girl on a
leaf retrieved from http://www.weirdasianews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/leaf.jpg
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Picture of deer on a leaf
retrieved from http://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pod0036-leaf-cutout-lorenzo-duran.jpg
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Picture of child and dog running
retrieved from https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzg0eemClJ4vn4AcPKlrrdOYQSNAgNnIyv5HfcxXX4Q_muR3XFHdHLQwyg8Df93sQXKHLBx355ld_psGWBo9VgdOoZq9d29PlgibcK0VT6XuoMtvEA-NOGaloghmSzdYfoyWYI37RKMpg/s400/chasing+leaf+art.jpg
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