Ink and Paper 3-D Constructions

In my ink and paper constructions, I build three-dimensional forms so as to create the illusion that these forms burst out of themselves within a sturdy physicality. The forms are non-rectangular and have folded, torn, or curled edges that crawl outwards to extend across the wall. My marks are gestural abstractions, however, the shapes, shadows, forms, and lines I use can suggest an undulation and take on an aspect that may suggest energy, waves, rock, or other physical elements.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, 2016.
Sumi ink, folded and torn watercolor paper, Bristol board, and Stonehenge paper, 87 x 98 x 15 inches

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail. Installation view
4th Floor Gallery, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail. Installation view
4th Floor Gallery, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail. Installation view
4th Floor Gallery, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

Katherine Nemanich, The Woods So Wild, detail. Installation view
4th Floor Gallery, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

Katherine Nemanich, Between and Beyond the Lines, 2017.
Sumi ink on folded and torn watercolor paper, Bristol board, and Stonehenge paper
77 x 99 x 8 1/2 inches

Katherine Nemanich, Between and Beyond the Lines, detail

Katherine Nemanich, Between and Beyond the Lines, detail

Katherine Nemanich, Between and Beyond the Lines, detail

Katherine Nemanich, Between and Beyond the Lines, detail

Katherine Nemanich, Undeterred, 2015. Sumi ink, folded and torn watercolor paper and Bristol board,
on Stonehenge paper, 50 x 83 x 2 1/2 in.

Katherine Nemanich, Undeterred, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Undeterred, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Carried Away, 2015. Sumi Ink, folded and torn Bristol board,
on Bristol board, 63 x 39 x 2 in.

Katherine Nemanich, Carried Away, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Carried Away, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Beyond the Nest, 2015. Sumi ink, folded and torn Bristol board and watercolor paper,
acrylic ink, on Bristol board, 42 x 47 x 2 ¾ in.

Katherine Nemanich, Beyond the Nest, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Beyond the Nest, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Sound, 2014. Sumi ink, torn and folded Canson
watercolor paper, acrylic ink, on Fabriano Artistico, 22 ½ x 30 x 7/8 in.

Katherine Nemanich, Sound, detail.

Katherine Nemanich, Silence, 2015. Torn and folded Canson watercolor
paper on Bristol board, 31 x 24 x 1 1/2 in.

Katherine Nemanich, Silence, detail.