FORMS Gallery | Paper Work - Paper as a Political Medium | Curated by Lesole Tauatswala

Paper Transformed: Challenging Medium, Challenging Hierarchy

This exhibition transcends the traditional role of paper in the artist's studio, where it often serves as a mere canvas for sketches and notes. Here paper boldly insists on its autonomy, becoming the central medium of final expression.

Curator Lesole Tauatswala delves into the world of contemporary paper-based art, exploring its unique ‘positionality’ and the politics surrounding its use. The exhibition examines how artists navigate issues of labor in both the creation and consumption of paper art, placing it within the broader context of contemporary art production.

But this exploration goes beyond mere observation. It challenges the establishes hierarchy of art mediums, prompting viewers to question the basis of value creation. Ultimately, the exhibition asserts paper's equal critical importance, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with any other artistic medium.