Alphabet Before and After

The symbolic shapes hidden in the abstract language of Anne Rudanovski’s origami reflect subconscious feelings and ideas. She transforms them into shapes that each signify a pre-linguistic state of mind. With mastery of origami techniques and the use of delicate materials, she brings captivating life to her paper sculptures. As a material, paper offers a collective means of thought and expression that exists outside verbal-linguistic structures – forms that construct meaning through folding. In her works presented at the Triennial, the artist employs mingeishi – an ultra-thin Japanese paper crafted from the fibres of various plants. According to the artist, this paper offers a distinct approach to handling and manipulation, enabling techniques not achievable with conventional papers.