The Arts as Social Engagement
Fabric of War
Papermaking and Printmaking as Social Engagement
Combat Paper Art Exhibition, Workshops & Visiting Artists
Niagara County Community College
Drew Matott,What We left Behind, Pulp Painting, 10-1/2" x 27"
“The story of the fiber, the blood, sweat and tears, the months of hardship and brutal violence are held within those old uniforms. The uniforms often become inhabitants of closets or boxes in the attic. Reshaping that association of subordination, of warfare and service, into something collective and beautiful is our inspiration.”
Drew Cameron
The Combat Paper Project
Niagara County Community College welcomes The Combat Paper Project!
Drew Matott, Drew Cameron, Chris Arendt, Margaret Mahen, and Nathan Lewis (veteran and NCCC alum) will be in residency on campus from January 31 to
February 4.more
The Combat Paper Project is based out of art studios throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, providing veterans workshops, exhibitions, performances and artists' talks. This project is made possible by a multifaceted collaboration between artists, art collectors, academic institutions and veterans.
During papermaking workshops veterans use their uniforms worn in combat to create cathartic works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp and formed into sheets of paper. Veterans use the transformative process of papermaking to reclaim their uniform as art and begin to embrace their experiences in the military.
Through ongoing participation in the papermaking process, combat papermakers are attempting to progress from creating works specific to their military experiences to expressing a broader vision on militarism and society. The work reflects both the anger of the past and hope for the future. Through this collaboration between civilians and veterans, a much-needed conversation is generated regarding our responsibilities to the returned veteran and an understanding of the dehumanizing effects of warfare. For more information about The Combat Paper Project, visit www.combatpaper.org.
Combat Paper Art Exhibition
January 27 - February 26, 2011 - on view in the Art Gallery
Opening Reception - Tuesday, February 1, from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gallery Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Artist Talks in the Gallery
- Tuesday, February 1, at 7pm
Combat Paper Artists - Monday, February 7, at 7pm
Printmakers Anne Muntges
and HyeYoung Shin
Workshops
Located in the main entrance of the Arts & Media Division (F Building).
Hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Workshop Dates
Open workshops with Combat Paper artists and veterans who will use uniforms worn in combat to create works of art. Uniforms are cut up, beaten into pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Papermaking and pulp painting production will be available for all community members. Feel free to drop in anytime!
- Monday, January 31 - Friday, February 4
- Monday, February 7 - Friday, February 11
Papermaking Workshop with Combat Paper Artists
Open workshops with Combat Paper artists and veterans who will use uniforms worn in combat to create works of art. Uniforms are cut up, beaten into pulp, and formed into sheets of paper. Papermaking and pulp painting production will be available for all community members. Feel free to drop in anytime!
Printmaking Workshop with artists Anne Muntges and HyeYoung Shin
Artists HyeYoung Shin and Anne Muntges will use print processes to create posters and prints that use texts and visual responses from the Combat Paper workshop, which will then be printed on the handmade paper. Community members are invited to learn about the process of traditional relief printmaking and screenprinting to make art!
For more information, contact Barbara Rowe, Project Coordinator
Ph: 716-614-5969, Email: rowe@niagaracc.suny.edu
Presented in collaboration with National Endowment of the Arts and NCCC Student Senate.
