Opening Tuesday 22 October 2024 6pm – 8pm
ARTIST TALK
Saturday 9 November 3pm
Inspired by Marianne Moore’s “Poetry” which explores what makes a genuine poem, Kyoko Imazu’s exhibition of intricate papercuts invites us into stories teeming with life. Her meticulous craftwork celebrates the natural world, from towering River Red gums to elusive native orchids. Each papercut is linked as one, despite including multiple components such as unseen features like root systems, small invertebrates, and the intricate processes of food webs. This interconnectivity of the pieces further reflects the concepts of linkages in ecology.
Kyoko’s papercuts are a miniature theatre, where light and shadow dance to represent the cycles of birth, death, and regeneration, showcasing the mystery and realistic ugliness that often coexists with beauty. Through her work, Kyoko encourages us to see this interconnectedness of all beings, from the sentient and insentient to the terrestrial and celestial. By revealing the unseen wonders of our world, she fosters empathy and a deeper appreciation for the beauty, fragility and strength of nature.
