Artist Statement

(Nancy Bjorge, July 2006)

My work is evolving as I discover new ways to express my ideas while holding onto special traditions that inspire me. I am fascinated by the endless possibilities of using the traditional art of paper folding in a contemporary context. However, I am not bound by them. I no longer limit myself to just paper-other materials, like feathers, leather, glass and beads, are finding their way into my designs. I continue to explore color and forms, increasingly in a three-dimensional format, and am moving more in the direction of mixed media. Additionally, I am also excited about creating something precious with very common, everyday materials, such as found objects.

The purpose of my artwork is to present my search for an expansion of the beauty as I perceive it in the traditional art of paper folding. My inspiration comes from seeing, hearing and feeling the beauty in the spirit and energy of things around me, as well as looking into myself.