Sunday Evening Art Gallery — Myriam Dion

Canadian artist Myriam Dion cuts rich textural patterns reminiscent of embroidered lacework right into pages of newspapers.

Major design elements and photographs from the pages are often left intact or otherwise incorporated into her paper cuts, creating a strange element of harmony, as if the paper was always intended to look like this.

Through slicing, weaving, and gluing, the daily publications find new meaning and relevance as the artist overlays their pages with intricate lace patterns.

These precise motifs obscure much of the text, leaving only a prominent headline or single image entirely visible.

Painstakingly constructed, Dion’s works question the notion that news is inherently fast-paced and fleeting and instead, offer visual depth, dimension, and intricacy that mirrors the nuance of the stories she highlights.

It’s also amazing to consider that each tiny cut is made by hand, and yet more negative space is left behind than actual paper.

Characterized by elaborate geometric patterns and motifs, her work draws inspiration from a variety of art forms, including architectural details found in mosaics and textile arts—weaving, tapestry, carpets, embroidery, and lacework.Major design elements and photographs from the pages are often left intact or otherwise incorporated into her paper cuts, creating a strange element of harmony, as if the paper was always intended to look like this.

More of Myriam Dion’s amazing work can be found at https://www.myriamdion.com/ and https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/11/myriam-dion-timelines/.