Transcendent (and Ultra Painterly) Froebel Kindergarten Folded Paper Composition jointed bear terminating in a blow hole

terminating in a blow hole at one end

looking herself intense in her devotion

from the leash in her hand

which makes me think of Patricia Cronin's marble sculpture

contemporary blue and white ceramic cup was created by Bristol

Transcendent (and Ultra Painterly) Froebel Kindergarten Folded Paper Composition jointed bear terminating in a blow holeYou know I love my antique Froebel kindergarten folded and woven paper exercises, usually the finer the better, but for me this one transcends those origins to read, and satisfy, like a sophisticated abstract painting. In part due to the chance unfolding of a few of those purple corners long ago, and also due to the slightly off kilter arrangement of those square (and torn edges of the backing paper too) it makes me think of the work of Hlio Oiticica