Dozens of awe-inspiring large-scale metal sculptures based on the traditional Japanese art of paper folding will engage you on paths through the Arboretum?s spectacular landscape with Origami in the Garden. Taking place at Morton Arboretum, the exhibit runs through Sunday, October 22, 2017.
Created by Santa Fe-based artists Kevin and Jennifer Box, the exhibition features installations, gallery works and the Boxes’ own compositions, as well as collaborative works with some of the world?s top artists.
Start Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
End Date: Sunday, October 22, 2017
Cost: FREE with Arboretum admission
Location: Morton Arboretum – 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Non-members can purchase arboretum admission here by visiting their website.
Each of the sculptures in the Origami in the Garden collection started with a single piece of folded paper created by some of the world?s most noted origami artists, including Tim Armijo, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse, and Robert J. Lang. To recreate each piece for Origami in the Garden, Kevin Box pioneered a unique process of lost wax casting and fabrication to capture the delicate details of folded paper in museum-quality metals.
The Morton Arboretum, a 1,700-acre living museum, champions trees throughout the world via scientific study, conservation, and advocacy.
Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53
Lisle, IL 60532
630.968.0074
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