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Paula Piertranera
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Paula Piertranera
Paula Pietranera is an artist we love. Born in Argentina, she studied to be an architect, but shifted gears after being immersed in Asian arts. She mentored with a famous Origami artist in Kyoto and has now created amazing artworks based on the confluence of her background as an architect, her knowledge of Renzuru origami (replicating cranes) and Sami-E ink painting, and her overall creativity and brilliance. Paula lives in San Francisco.
A couple of wonderful videos about Paula and her work can be found below:
My work is rooted in two traditional Japanese art techniques.
Renzuru, which is roughly translated as “consecutive cranes”, is an advanced origami technique that uses a single sheet of paper to fold a series of multiple cranes, all connected to each other through their wings, beak or tails.
Through the fluidity and spontaneity of the brush strokes and the precision and detail care of the paper folds, my art invites you to get closer, to connect, and explore. Paper cranes and sumi ink come together in a subtle way that can only be discovered within the stillness of intimate, mindful attention.
Many connected cranes come alive out of a single sheet of paper, where each one is unique and at the same time part of the whole. The simplicity, skilled execution, and the deep connection with the creative act of the present moment is what gives life to my expression as an artist, on a journey beyond mere decoration or aesthetic appreciation.
“Paula Pietranera has reinvented Renzuru into a highly sophisticated contemporary art form that goes beyond folk art in both style and content.”
Dr. Mark Levy Professor Emeritus of Art History, California State University
BIO - PAULA PIETRANERA
Born in 1979 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paula Pietranera graduated as an architect and later specialized in historical building conservation and restoration. During her studies, she felt a deep spiritual connection to Asian arts which led her to study sumi-e, origami and calligraphy in Argentina, Japan, and the United States. While living in Japan in 2015, she discovered the renzuru origami technique for which she trained with the master Mizuho Tomita in Kyoto. During the last few years she has been exploring ways in which this traditional paper folding technique can be an expressive medium of fine artwork. Her creations have been exhibited in Argentina, Japan and in the USA
Paula’s work is infused with cranes, which has deep significance in the Eastern world. The crane symbolizes longevity and is believed to live for 1,000 years. In Japan, the crane is known as the “bird of happiness,” representing good fortune and protection.
Cultural Symbolism In Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cultures, the crane is revered as a mythical creature: • It symbolizes longevity, believed to live for 1,000 years. • In Japan, the crane is known as the “bird of happiness,” representing good fortune and protection. • Traditionally, the crane embodies honor, loyalty, and longevity.
Spiritual and Folkloric Beliefs The origami crane is associated with several spiritual and folkloric traditions: • There’s a belief that folding 1,000 origami cranes (senbazuru) grants the folder a wish or eternal good luck. • In Japanese folklore, the crane is said to mate for life, symbolizing loyalty and commitment. • Some mothers recite a prayer invoking cranes to protect their children.
This is Mizuho Tomita, a renowned Renzuru Origami Master based in Kyoto, Japan; he has been a mentor to Paula.
Renzuru is an ancient and intricate origami technique that involves folding multiple interconnected cranes from a single sheet of paper, creating unique patterns of form and color. Source: Perplexity
I find Paula’s art to be reminiscent of fractals, which are mathematical patterns that are repeating and self-similar and found in nature.
Fractals are amazing because they have mathematical origins AND they are also present in nature. Many artists have made art using fractals, but those works are different from Paula’s because her work is done by hand, not a computer, and her work exists in 3D where most fractal art is 2 dimensional. Moreover, Paula’s work has its origin in Origami, which began in the 8th or 9th century. All of this reminds me of acupuncture, which represents Eastern wisdom over a thousand years old.
We’re delighted to have Paula Pietranera at our upcoming show. She will be one of six artists on December 27 & 28, 2024, at the “Artists We Love Gallery Show” in San Francisco.
Paula Pietranera is an artist we love. Born in Argentina, she studied to be an architect, but shifted gears after being immersed in Asian arts. She mentored with a famous Origami artist in Kyoto and has now created amazing artworks based on the confluence of her background as an architect, her knowledge of Renzuru origami (replicating cranes) and Sami-E ink painting, and her overall creativity and brilliance. Paula lives in San Francisco.
A couple of wonderful videos about Paula and her work can be found below:
My work is rooted in two traditional Japanese art techniques.
Renzuru, which is roughly translated as “consecutive cranes”, is an advanced origami technique that uses a single sheet of paper to fold a series of multiple cranes, all connected to each other through their wings, beak or tails.
Through the fluidity and spontaneity of the brush strokes and the precision and detail care of the paper folds, my art invites you to get closer, to connect, and explore. Paper cranes and sumi ink come together in a subtle way that can only be discovered within the stillness of intimate, mindful attention.
Many connected cranes come alive out of a single sheet of paper, where each one is unique and at the same time part of the whole. The simplicity, skilled execution, and the deep connection with the creative act of the present moment is what gives life to my expression as an artist, on a journey beyond mere decoration or aesthetic appreciation.
“Paula Pietranera has reinvented Renzuru into a highly sophisticated contemporary art form that goes beyond folk art in both style and content.”
Dr. Mark Levy Professor Emeritus of Art History, California State University
BIO - PAULA PIETRANERA
Born in 1979 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paula Pietranera graduated as an architect and later specialized in historical building conservation and restoration. During her studies, she felt a deep spiritual connection to Asian arts which led her to study sumi-e, origami and calligraphy in Argentina, Japan, and the United States. While living in Japan in 2015, she discovered the renzuru origami technique for which she trained with the master Mizuho Tomita in Kyoto. During the last few years she has been exploring ways in which this traditional paper folding technique can be an expressive medium of fine artwork. Her creations have been exhibited in Argentina, Japan and in the USA
Paula’s work is infused with cranes, which has deep significance in the Eastern world. The crane symbolizes longevity and is believed to live for 1,000 years. In Japan, the crane is known as the “bird of happiness,” representing good fortune and protection.
Cultural Symbolism In Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cultures, the crane is revered as a mythical creature: • It symbolizes longevity, believed to live for 1,000 years. • In Japan, the crane is known as the “bird of happiness,” representing good fortune and protection. • Traditionally, the crane embodies honor, loyalty, and longevity.
Spiritual and Folkloric Beliefs The origami crane is associated with several spiritual and folkloric traditions: • There’s a belief that folding 1,000 origami cranes (senbazuru) grants the folder a wish or eternal good luck. • In Japanese folklore, the crane is said to mate for life, symbolizing loyalty and commitment. • Some mothers recite a prayer invoking cranes to protect their children.
This is Mizuho Tomita, a renowned Renzuru Origami Master based in Kyoto, Japan; he has been a mentor to Paula.
Renzuru is an ancient and intricate origami technique that involves folding multiple interconnected cranes from a single sheet of paper, creating unique patterns of form and color. Source: Perplexity
I find Paula’s art to be reminiscent of fractals, which are mathematical patterns that are repeating and self-similar and found in nature.
Fractals are amazing because they have mathematical origins AND they are also present in nature. Many artists have made art using fractals, but those works are different from Paula’s because her work is done by hand, not a computer, and her work exists in 3D where most fractal art is 2 dimensional. Moreover, Paula’s work has its origin in Origami, which began in the 8th or 9th century. All of this reminds me of acupuncture, which represents Eastern wisdom over a thousand years old.
We’re delighted to have Paula Pietranera at our upcoming show. She will be one of six artists on December 27 & 28, 2024, at the “Artists We Love Gallery Show” in San Francisco.
Paula Pietranera is an artist we love. Born in Argentina, she studied to be an architect, but shifted gears after being immersed in Asian arts. She mentored with a famous Origami artist in Kyoto and has now created amazing artworks based on the confluence of her background as an architect, her knowledge of Renzuru origami (replicating cranes) and Sami-E ink painting, and her overall creativity and brilliance. Paula lives in San Francisco.
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I find Paula’s work to be mesmerizing and incredibly beautiful and well-designed. The colors and shapes and 3-dimensionality are just wonderful.
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Her work rarely seems the same from different angles. This is the same piece as the prior page.
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Paula’s work is infused with cranes, which have deep significance in the Eastern world. The crane symbolizes longevity and is believed to live for 1,000 years. In Japan, the crane is known as the “bird of happiness,” representing good fortune and protection.
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I haven’t asked, but can only imagine how many hours of work goes into each work of art.
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This is Mizuho Tomita, a renowned Renzuru Origami Master based in Kyoto, Japan; he has been a mentor to Paula.
Renzuru is an ancient and intricate origami technique that involves folding multiple interconnected cranes from a single sheet of paper, creating unique patterns of form and color. Source: Perplexity
I find Paula’s art to be reminiscent of fractals, which are mathematical patterns that are repeating and self-similar and found in nature.
Fractals are amazing because they have mathematical origins AND they are also present in nature. Many artists have made art using fractals, but those works are different from Paula’s because her work is done by hand, not a computer, and her work exists in 3D where most fractal art is 2 dimensional. Moreover, Paula’s work has its origin in Origami, which began in the 8th or 9th century. All of this reminds me of acupuncture, which represents Eastern wisdom over a thousand years old.
We’re delighted to have Paula Pietranera at our upcoming show. She will be one of six artists on December 27 & 28, 2024, at the “Artists We Love Gallery Show” in San Francisco.
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Paula Pietranera Artwork
Paula Pietranera is an artist we love. Born in Argentina, she studied to be an architect, but shifted gears after being immersed in Asian arts. She mentored with a famous Origami artist in Kyoto and has now created amazing artworks based on the confluence of her background as an architect, her knowledge of Renzuru origami (replicating cranes) and Sami-E ink painting, and her overall creativity and brilliance. Paula lives in San Francisco. https://paulapietranera.com/ See @paulapietranera on Instagram
ARTIST STATEMENT
Think the fold. Be the fold. Forget the fold.
My work is rooted in two traditional Japanese art techniques.
Renzuru, which is roughly translated as “consecutive cranes”, is an advanced origami technique that uses a single sheet of paper to fold a series of multiple cranes, all connected to each other through their wings, beak or tails.
Through the fluidity and spontaneity of the brush strokes and the precision and detail care of the paper folds, my art invites you to get closer, to connect, and explore. Paper cranes and sumi ink come together in a subtle way that can only be discovered within the stillness of intimate, mindful attention.
Many connected cranes come alive out of a single sheet of paper, where each one is unique and at the same time part of the whole. The simplicity, skilled execution, and the deep connection with the creative act of the present moment is what gives life to my expression as an artist, on a journey beyond mere decoration or aesthetic appreciation.
“Paula Pietranera has reinvented Renzuru into a highly sophisticated contemporary art form that goes beyond folk art in both style and content.”
Dr. Mark Levy Professor Emeritus of Art History, California State University
BIO - PAULA PIETRANERA
Born in 1979 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paula Pietranera graduated as an architect and later specialized in historical building conservation and restoration. During her studies, she felt a deep spiritual connection to Asian arts which led her to study sumi-e, origami and calligraphy in Argentina, Japan, and the United States. While living in Japan in 2015, she discovered the renzuru origami technique for which she trained with the master Mizuho Tomita in Kyoto. During the last few years she has been exploring ways in which this traditional paper folding technique can be an expressive medium of fine artwork. Her creations have been exhibited in Argentina, Japan and in the USA
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