on view January 10 - February 25, 2002

Universal Language: The Art of Papercutting features more than fifty-five original papercuts from the members of The Guild of American Papercutters. Original papercutting designs are hand-cut by the artist using only simple cutting tools and paper. No patterns are used; all designs are artist originals. Some artists draw onto paper before cutting; other artists cut paper freehand. Universal Language showcases the creativity of the human spirit.

Universal Language features new works from The Guild of American Papercutters.

Exhibit Essay

Recommended Readings

Click on these web sites for further information about the art of papercutting.

The Guild of American Papercutters web site - this is a great site for information about the Guild and papercutting issues of today.

The Guild of American Papercutters Gallery
A gallery of members' work from The Guild of American Papercutters

Polish Papercutting
Information on Wycinanki, the Polish art of papercutting

Papel Picado
Papel Picado, the art of Mexican papercutting