The first time I saw Jennifer Falck Linssen’s baskets I felt the rush of excitement that happens when I recognize an artist who is clearly paying attention to the ‘what if’ moments that occur in the studio. Linssen’s baskets combine traditional basketry techniques with the ancient art of paper stencils known as katagami. The stencils, originally used to create patterns on kimono cloth, take on a modern role in Linssen’s work as a sculptural material for contemporary baskets.
I create sculpture in handcarved paper, metal, and natural woven elements, which explore the delicacy of nature, the beauty of line, and the transformation of light and space. Through my work’s investigation of both natural and man-made patterns, I seek to understand how pattern lends overall strength to an object such as the veining in plant leaves, the structure of a moth’s wing, or the crystal formation of snowflakes. The interaction of light, carved patterns, and shifting shadows play with the architectural shape, sculpting an ever-changing landscape in space around each piece.
Read more about the process here.
These are BEAUTIFUL! I’m off to look at the website.
Thanks. Kari Lønning