For the past 2 years I have been developing a series titled Between Folds. An ongoing body of work, Between Folds draws together many of my interests; exploring the deconstruction of rare illustrated periodicals and books using modular structures whilst incorporating typographical elements. The delicate pages of these beautiful, often rare, books are released from their bindings and restructured into new three-dimensional artworks. By dissecting, folding and re-connecting the pages, viewers are invited to experience looking at a book and all of its pages at once, yet without being able to read any one page individually.

Each leaf of the book is folded using a traditional origami technique, to form a single modular structure. Selected and folded in a planned and considered way so that the dominant image, be it a chair, a bird, or a musical score, relates to the connecting pieces forming a multilayered artwork made up of many tiny compositions. By consciously linking each module a hidden narrative emerges in each of my works through the conceptual connections; combining my interest as an artist, mathematician and typographer, whilst searching for precision and fluidity in each artwork.

UNBOUND: A solo exhibition of new works by Francisca Prieto.

11 October – 4 November 2011.
at jaggedart.
28 A Devonshire Street. London W1G 6PS
Wed - Fri: 11- 6 | Saturday: 11- 2

Private View: Wednesday 19 October 6.30 - 8.30 pm.
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