Papel picado (cut paper art) is an old tradition in Mexico and southern Texas in which detailed images are cut into tissue paper. These images are always connected to one another with at least one line. Some artists use scissors when creating papel picado, others use a craft knife. Carmen Lomas Garza uses this art form to create detailed images of her family's day to say life as well as images of tradition s and symbols important to Tejano heritage.
The cut paper works of Carmen Lomas Garza have caught the eye of museums all over North America. Some of her works are enormous and can cover an entire museum wall. One such piece is the "offering of Antonio Lomas". Thus cut out is enormous, spanning an amazing five feet high by eight feet wide. While compare to some paintings that may seem average, when you remember that it is all cut by a craft knife or pair of scissors and that the entire image is connected by a single line it becomes an astounding masterpiece.
Reading about how Lomas Garza learned how to create her pieces, seeing them is what is even more amazing. The layout of the cut outs is what will make readers pick up this book to begin with. As the story of Lomas Garza's talent progresses the art work become more intricate and breathtaking.
If you would like to view Cut Out works by Carmen Lomas Garza in person, you can locate exhibits on the following link:
http://carmenlomasgarza.com/about/resume/
No comments:
Post a Comment