Paper This! art show

Tonight at the Beaumont Studio/Gallery in Vancouver ...
"PAPER THIS"
a group art exhibit put on by Arne Gutmann
over 20 Whistler artists showing work on large paper sheets made by Arne Gutmann.
8PM -2AM

The Beaumont Studios 316 West 5th Avenue (@ Alberta) Vancouver, BC
	Multidisciplinary artist Arne Gutmann’s newest brainchild “Paper This” is an experiment in recycled mediums. After approaching over 30 notable Whistler artists from a variety of backgrounds, Gutmann created custom paper canvases from a variety of materials including recycled ski lift passes, birch bark. comic books, and cigarette packs. Arne’s instructions to the artists were simple, “Keep it vertical and try not destroy the original integrity of the paper, no cutting or ripping it, full size, 15 x 19 inch sheets. I also wanted the paper to not be too altered so people could actually see the paper under and around their art. A frame if you will. All the sheets are completely unique, there are no two alike. Many of the pieces were created with the help of the artists.” With over 30 participants from a variety of backgrounds, “Paper This” is a unique artistic experiment. Artists include: Stephen Vogler, Writer G.D. Maxwell, Writer Goldfinger, Artist Chris Macleay, Graphic Artist Ian Legris, Artist Randoid, Artist Robyn Dutcher, Artist, Mike Riccardi, Artist The Incredible Amoeba, Artist Sophie Collins, Artist Arne Gutmann, Artist Dave Petko, Artist Leslie Anthony, Writer Sevin, Artist Neil Foster, Artist Vanessa Stark, Artist Lauren Ritz, Artist Lisa Richardson, Writer Taka Sudo, Artist Devin White, Artist Fozzy Owen, Artist Laurel Terlsky, Artist Chili Thom, Artist Jose St Amour, Artist Dorthe Blisful, Artist Samera Gibson, Artist Andy Fenwick, Artist Luke Pollard, Artist Chantelle Pellerin, Artist Kate Burden, Artist Five years ago, Gutmann started experimenting with different techniques and materials to make paper. Initially working with recycled materials, he later moved to the heavy production of raw fibres, mostly hemp but also a wide variety of local flora such as: Burdock, Mulberry, Kozo, and Juniper. He has also experimented with unconventional materials including money, old boxers, hemp, cigarette packs, receipts and McDonald’s wrappers. Having lived in Whistler for 15 years, photographer Arne Gutmann has become a staple in the Whistler art scene. His work has been published in a variety of ski and snowboard magazines, lifestyle and architecture publications and is a regular contributor to art shows in and around Whistler. “I shoot almost anything but my forte is people, whether they fly, ski, board, bike.” This is the second show of this type that Arne has curated, the first being in Whistler in 2009. To see samples of Arne’s photography go to www.boardstars.com For something completely different go to www.poofont.com Arne also produced and curated clikcontest: www.clikcontest.com