Artist in Residence: Liz Eakins
Using handmade, fibrous Japanese paper, this Creemore artist utilizes layers, shape, and texture.
In her highly textured paper pieces, Creemore artist Liz Eakins evokes warmth and comfort through the seemingly contradictory use of cool-toned hues and crispy materials. Liz works with handmade, fibrous Japanese paper – burning, stitching, mark making, crumpling, knotting and collaging her designs into shape.
“I am drawn to circles, and lines and repetition. I enjoy layering, both obvious and subtle.” These paper creations, and newer pieces painted on wood, convey light and harmony. One recent installation, a 3D hanging paper wall structure, pictured above, invites the viewer to enter and stay a while, in peace.
Liz is the curator of Gallery Lagom in Creemore. Find her works at Lagom 172, at the annual Creemore Festival of the Arts in October, and on Instagram at @eakinsliz.
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