Emergence

This double-weave piece using paper yarns is a study of contrasts and connections. The final form of this piece echoes the duality inherent in its creation: a symbiosis of control and play, planning and chance, structure and surprise. Weaving requires precise calculations and meticulous measurements, and yields reliable, geometric results. The more spontaneous process of dying the weft, alternatively, offers very limited control over the outcome. The colors that the artist sees when applying the dyes bear little resemblance to what appears after the transparent paper yarn has been rinsed and dried. Ultimately, the subtle interplay of color takes on a life of its own in the rhythmic, repetitive process of weaving.