Jill Powers

Under the Forest Floor

Media: Book arts, cast kozo, flax, lokta papers, laser

Statement:
The unseen process of mycelium growth that takes place under the forest floor results in fruiting bodies called mushrooms. Drawings for the book were translated into bitmaps and etched into paper. The laser singes through the earthy, fibrous, handmade paper, much like how the mycelium hyphae tunnel through the soil.

Biography

Jill Powers’ art explores the aesthetics and science of biological forms. Jill uses ancient papermaking methods for preparing bark fiber, and then develops contemporary techniques for opening and casting the fibers into sculptural and mixed-media forms. Her work bridges art and science by investigating changing ecological relationships with creative inquiries.

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