Folded Poetry

About the Workshop

At the crossroads of technology and art, this class provides everything you need to create your own geometric sculpture made from folded paper. Using your hands you will assemble laser-cut paper forms into a sculptural composition which is uniquely your own. In the age of instant gratification and automated everything, this is an opportunity to connect with your inner creative to produce a mesmerizing one-of-a-kind handmade piece of art.

About the Instructor

My name is Eliza Redmann – I am a sculptor, architect, and founder of Folded Poetry design studio based in Durham. I am originally from Minnesota, and moved to the Triangle in 2013 to complete my Masters of Architecture at NCSU College of Design. When a car accident upended my health, personal life, and career as an architect, I was forced to reinvent myself. I found a way to utilize my creative potential for healing by creating art.

The bedrock of Folded Poetry is the use of a small number of simple forms which can be arranged to create complex geometries. These designs are inspired by persistent visual disturbances caused by my traumatic brain injury. Often when I look at patterns, they appear to swim or move on their own accord, much like an optical illusion. Through this work I seek to capture the structure of regular patterns and shapes, while adding a layer of geometric information which the eyes and brain can’t quite make sense of. My work challenges the viewer to perceive outside of what is normal or traditional, just as I must now live, adapt, and navigate the world in new ways. This art has been the primary driver behind the recreation of my health and the reimagining of my life’s purpose.

About the Location

This workshop will meet in the Duke Arts Annex: get directions.

Address: 404 Gattis St, Durham, NC 27701