Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper

"Washi Transformed looks beyond origami and presents thirty-five highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing potential of washi, traditional Japanese paper. In this exhibition, nine Japanese artists embrace the seemingly infinite possibilities of the medium, underscoring the unique stature this ancient art form has earned in the realm of international contemporary art. The breathtaking creativity of these artistic visionaries deepens our understanding of how the past informs the present, and how it can build lasting cultural bridges out of something as apparently simple and ephemeral as paper. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C. "