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Artist Exhibitions:
Born in London, England in
1946, Archie Granot moved to
Israel in 1967. Prior to
settling in Jerusalem in 1978,
he was a member of an
agricultural community where
he milked cows and grew
melons. Archie Granot created
his first papercut in 1979. He
has a M.Phil in Russian ...
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Artist Galleries:
Archie Granot Gallery
1 Agron Street
Jerusalem, 94265
ISRAEL
Tel: 972-2-625-2210
The Aesthetic Sense
198 E Main St
Mount Kisco, NY 10549-2927
Tel: 914-244-4429
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: 310-440-4561
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Artist Statement for Archie Granot
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When I first started papercutting, I began with the traditional papercut which is cut on a fold. But I soon abandoned this symmetrical form while concentrating on two other traditional elements: geometric interlace and Hebrew texts. And, wanting to add dimensions and color, I experimented with layers of papers.
Each of my works requires a lengthy, well thought out process of execution. The difficulties of this process, often intuitive, are hidden beneath the multiple layers of cut paper. Starting with a sketch, I cut each layer using a surgical scalpel. While the outer shape of a work is often perfectly geometric, the inner design is rhythmic and fluid, with lines and curves interwoven to create movement and texture.
I generally use Hebrew inscriptions, either surrounding the design or as an integral part of the composition. These texts are hand cut in precise, calligraphic letters and provide a subjective dimension which is revealed in the choice of text - usually biblical, Talmudic or rabbinical, and often referencing Jerusalem.
And, because I believe that an artist must be willing to make afresh his tools and techniques, I am always looking for new ideas and directions and am ever ready to experiment with new materials and techniques
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