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Joe Bagley Paper is a simple object with a deep and complex history. For thousands of years people have been cutting paper, transforming it into folk art as unique and diverse as their cultures. My work is part of a new American Papercut style reflecting various folk styles with a new and modern approach to subject and form. Each of my pieces is cut by hand from a single sheet of black paper, and mounted to white illustration board using archival adhesive. The intricacies of my work reflect my desire to push the physical boundaries of this medium. With each piece, I challenge myself to increase the complexity of my work while also creating a work that is visually engaging. I enjoy the challenge of portraying depth, texture, and drama with two-tone black and white. Because this art form is already associated with antiques, folk art, and crafts, I am attempting to bring papercutting to a new modern audience. My unique stile including dramatic perspective, complex texture, and the overall large scale of my work is a break from the traditions of this art form. I am also trying to blur the line between fine art, craft, and folk art in order to show my audience that there is no solid definition of any of the three. Though my work can be associated with all three, it does not fully meet the traditional qualifications of any categorization. I aim to make the viewer question their prejudices and preconceived notions of paper, fine art, craft, and folk art while enjoying the bold, yet simple nature of my work. Artist Bio Joe Bagley attended Boston University where he received a BA in Archaeology. While pursuing his degree, he maintained a long-held hobby of papercutting, an art form he was introduced to at a summer camp art class. This hobby of over 12 years became a full time pursuit after he lost his archaeological job to the economic crisis in the fall of 2008. Facing a quickly declining job market, he focused on his art creating a small business dedicated to the creation of fine art and custom first anniversary gifts (traditionally made from paper). Joes original papercuts have been shown in galleries and museums across the country including the Tampa Museum of Art, and the Florida Craftsman. He will be having his first solo show at Acquire in Boston, MA in the summer of 2010. His work can be found in private collections in forty five states and fifteen countries including eight pieces in the collection Gavin and Yaena Boyle, London. He currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife, Jennifer.
papercutsbyjoe@gmail.com 617-823-6463 Born: Residence: Art Education: Self Taught Summary of Museum/Gallery Appearances · Upcoming: Cutting Our Own Paths: Contemporary Works by Paper Artists. Westmoreland Museum of American Art July 2010- September 2010 · ACQUIRE, North End, Boston, MA- June 2010-August 2010 · High Wire Gallery, San Antonio, TX, April 2010 · Papercuts Terminal 22 Gallery, Oakland, CA Feb 2010 · Old Crow Gallery, South Portland, ME- January-March, 2009 · Old Crow Gallery, · Tampa Museum of Art, Kick Start My Art, Work shown, July 2008 · Florida Craftsmen Gallery, · Media Appearances: · Valentines Day Gift Guide, WJBK, FOX 2 Detriot, Feb 13, 2010 Print Appearances · 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, Stuff Magazine, Dec 2009 · Hanging by a Thread, Firstcut Magazine Winter 2009 · Work in Progress, Firstcut Magazine Winter 2008 · Papercutter Profile: Joe Bagley in Firstcut Magazine Spring 2007 Summary of Art Shows · · Art in the Park, · Starbucks, · Island Fest Art Show, · Saturday Art Market, · Art in the Park, Historic · Art in the Park, Lectures and Presentations: · A Cut
Above, The Art and History of Papercutting · A Cut
Above, The Art and History of Papercutting · A Cut
Above, The Art and History of Papercutting · Boys and Girls Club volunteer paper art project Commercial Work · Logo design for Morten P Consult, Denmark 2007 · Logo design for Koster Aktiv, Sweden 2007 Affiliations · Guild of American Papercutters 2006-Present Market Availability Online store at www.papercutsbyjoe.etsy.com Online Gallery: www.papercutsbyjoe.com |