Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Ann Dunbar's Paper Dress Sculptures

I drove an hour to go back to Curtis Steiner's shop/gallery in Ballard again. The first time wasn't enough. It is the sort of place that lets you poke around and open drawers to see what secrets are held inside. It feels like walking into a poem. The shop sings with storied art, with lots of uncrowded space to pause and wonder...and breathe. It invites you to come in and linger.

Ann Dunbar makes common paper elegant and eloquent. Even the sunlight was attracted and played dress up with us.






























9 comments:

lau.mett said...

I love the third from the bottom-- such a sweet shape, and the sewing pins as decoration? Perfect!

Jonathan Assink said...

These are great! I like the "map" one toward the top.

Maureen said...

Really wonderful!

Monica Sharman said...

Thanks for the photos! I love anything paper.

Susan said...

Simply lovely.

Jana said...

So whimsical and playful! Very fun!

Kathleen Overby said...

Now I know who the paper lovers are. :) Have any of you read the book Paperie? It'll make you weep.

Anonymous said...

AMAZING!!!!!

My Mystery Lisa said...

Wonderful artworks! Very detailed! I found your blog link via the Seattle Art and Coffee Group which I just joined! :)