Tag Archives: paper sculpture

Toronto Design Offsite Festival

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Benjamin Wieler

I’m pleased to be showing new paper sculpture as part of the Toronto Design Offsite Festival 2016 hosted by TOWN. Stop by the windows at any time during this period to see this installation… or come in for a closer … Continue reading →

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Holiday Festival at Cobalt Gallery

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Benjamin Wieler

The Holiday Festival show at Cobalt Gallery is upon is and open for viewing. I’ve put together a ‘best of’ collection of my paper art work and included some one of a kind curiosities that feature my new skills with … Continue reading →

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origami ombre

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Benjamin Wieler

The beginning of a new series of origami constructions, I call this ombre. Made from 12 different papers in tones of white, ivory & grey. Included in this mix: vintage book papers, sheet music, beautiful Japanese papers & papers with … Continue reading →

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condensing the world…

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Benjamin Wieler

This is a new set of square wood panels from a continuing series – making origami shapes with vintage map paper painted with white gouache & then coating the completed tile with wax. As I’m folding the map paper, I’m … Continue reading →

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art installation – new collection of paper cogs

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Benjamin Wieler

Inspiration struck! I was making a series of my paper cogs to complete orders to ship & I realized that I should create a few larger compositions using the same 7 paper cog elements that I sell as a package … Continue reading →

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new paper cogs

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Benjamin Wieler

When I make a series of paper cogs for wall installations, there are always a few leftover & available for experimentation. These 3 pieces were from a grouping made from romance novels & I dipped them in wax. It provides … Continue reading →

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Paper Cog Installation

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Benjamin Wieler

I’ve made a number of paper cog installations. When I suggest layouts for these proposals, I always include one that is organic, allowing for a free form composition of the individual elements. I also include a layout that is based … Continue reading →

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13 – Propeller Gallery Group Show

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Benjamin Wieler

13 A number in the Fibonacci sequence & an inspiration for a series of origami constructions using this golden ratio. I’ll be showing a large piece (for me) when the Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts presents this group show. … Continue reading →

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full moon

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Benjamin Wieler

One of the submissions I have been working on incorporates a few of the things that cause me to daydream: night skies & the moon, the origami process, watching ink flow, & song lyrics that remind me of moments in … Continue reading →

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the Art Show, spring 2013 edition

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Benjamin Wieler

This is the 6th time that I will be participating with this creative fundraising collective. It has to be the best venue for a show… a house and garden & the neighbour’s garden as well! An informal social weekend to … Continue reading →

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