Papier-mâché is old news — these artists know their way around paper

Muse Gallery Hilton Head announced its October show, “Paper Narratives,” will be available to view at the gallery Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment Oct. 3-31. Muse Gallery will have an open reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 with artists Mel Rea, Randall LaGro and Allison Luce in attendance.

Paper Narratives is a show featuring unique applications and uses of paper in art by artists Randall LaGro, Allison Luce, Mel Rea, and Signe Stuart.

LaGro utilizes the the monotype process and works exclusively in monochromatic color, black or sepia ink and the white of the paper. Luce draws inspiration from nature in her series of linocuts titled “Primoris Ortus” which explores fragility and femininity and its relation to the concept of eternity. Rea exploits the palpable nature of paper, allowing the spontaneous reaction of water and pigment into the surface. Influenced by the effects of symphony music, her works on paper are a visual attempt to record the bold boastings versus the quiets and calms of the symphony. Stuart’s works on paper are a process of deconstruction and reconstruction by tearing, puncturing, collaging and sewing intimate textured surfaces in mixed media.

This story was originally published September 24, 2016 at 3:46 PM with the headline "Papier-mâché is old news — these artists know their way around paper."