Ilse Bolle

Dream On
handmade paper, tamarisk, waxed linen, copper wire, found objects

Hold That Thought
handmade paper, tamarisk, waxed linen, copper wire, found objects

My pieces are fiber constructions which I create by layering and knotting individual elements. I am enclosing space while exploring a balance between natural and found objects as well as flat and curved surfaces. I strive for simple, yet strong forms, often emphasized by the static order of a willow and/or tamarisk grid structure, and the natural color of the materials.

I am attracted to paper and the process of making it because the meshing and bonding of individual fibers create a strong yet pliable substance rich in texture. I enjoy slight, tactile imperfections and often emphasize them for their organic beauty.

Found objects in the form of rusted metal find their way into my work because I value the past and its remains, for they provide insight to the present and connections to the future.

© Ilse Bolle