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TWO DIMENSIONAL CUT PAPER

"The idea becomes the machine that makes the art" - Sol LeWitt

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INSTALLATION VIEW - "Life", CUT IT OUT! solo exhibition, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch Medical Center Atrium, Maywood, IL

INSTALLATION VIEW - "Life", CUT IT OUT! solo exhibition, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch Medical Center Atrium, Maywood, IL

INSTALLATION VIEW - "Life", CUT IT OUT! solo exhibition, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch Medical Center Atrium, Maywood, IL

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"Work In Progress, Progress In Work", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 38"h x 62"w, 2016

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mateaseMe

"Matease Me", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 31.5"h x 59"w, 2014

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"Sounds Like A New One", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 36"h x 51"w, 2016

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"Tumble", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 19.5"h 29.5"w, 2015

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"Neue Mandala" front, Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 70"h x 57"w, 2016

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"Neue Mandala" verso, Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 70"h x 57"w, 2016

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"Spline Hex One", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 29.5"w, 2014

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 "Analog In A Digital World", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 42"h x 60"w, 2013 - 2014

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"Zig Three", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 26"h x 58"w, 2014

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"Zig Two", single incision on 98 lb illustration paper, 20"h x 60 "w, 2013

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"Zig One", single incision on 98 lb illustration paper, 40"h x 32"w, 2013

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"Nothing I Haven't Said Before", Tyvek paper, 51"h x 36"w, 2014

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"Between Friends", Tyvek paper, 51"h x 36"w, 2012

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"Claw and Ball", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 19.5"h 29.5"w, 2013

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"Claw In Claw Out", Tyvek paper, 51"h x 30"w, 2013

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Purple Standoff1

"Purple Groove 1", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, dimensions variable, approx 27"w, 2014

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"Red Hex Mandala", Tyvek paper & acrylic paint, 72"h x 57"w, 2011

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"An Arms Length Transaction", Tyvek Paper,51"h x 94"w, 2012

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"Actually Hexuality", Tyvek Paper, 84 "h x 51"w, 2012

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"Untitled 177", Tyvek paper, 18"h x 57"w, 2013

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geode

"Geode 176", Tyvek paper, 32"h x 80"w, 2013

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"Untitled 265", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 29.5"h x 19.5"w, 2013

"Untitled 267", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 29.5"h x 19.5"w, 2013

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"Untitled 266", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 29.5"h x 19.5"w, 2013

"Untitled 264", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 29.5"h x 19.5"w, 2013

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"Bit", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 38"h x 26"w, 2011

"Bad Habits", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 38"h x 26"w, 2012

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"Delicato", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 38"h x 26"w, 2011

"Slippery Surface", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 38"h x 26"w, 2011

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Early Morning Surprise Attack

"Early Morning Surprise Attack", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 26"h x 38"w framed, 2012 sold dot

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dismissed

"Dismissed", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 26"h x 38"w framed, 2011

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problematic

"A Problematic Relationship", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 26"h x 38"w framed, 2011

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"Irreversible Dilemma", Tyvek paper, 57"h x 36"w, 2012

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illeverknow

"More Than I'll Ever Know", Tyvek paper, 57"h x 36"w, 2012

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Migratorium72

"Migratoria", 250gsm Lenox rag paper, 25.5"h x 40"w, 2012

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LAYERED CUTS

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"Pastoral Regret" , 98lb illustration paper, 39"h x 28"w, 2010

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crosscut hive

"Crosscut Hive", illustration paper, 40"h x 58"w (2 panels), 2011 sold

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"Dancers One", 98lb illustration paper, 40"h x 58"w (2 panels), 2008 sold

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"May Be Love" , 98lb illustration paper, 28"h x 39"w, 2009

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"Dichotomy One", 98 lb illustration paper, 24"h x 24"w, 2009

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"Dichotomy Too", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 32"w", 2009

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"Grateful Grafitti" & "Study 12", 98 lb illustration paper, 24"h x 18w", 2009

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"Study 11" & "Study 13"; 98 lb illustration paper, 24"h x 18w", 2009

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SHADOW PLAY

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How Long shadow play

Shadow play - Gallery@220, insitu

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LITC shadow play

Shadow play - Gallery@220, insitu

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"Spline Hex Key", insitu, 98lb illustration paper, 25"h x 19"w, 2011

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splinecurvehexdelightB

"Spline Curve Hex Delight", close-up, 98lb illustration paper, close-up, 2011

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snakely layers

Snakey Layers, insitu, 98lb illustration paper, 30"h x 19"w, 2011

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snakey layers cu

"Snakey Layers", close-up, 98lb illustration paper, close-up, 2011

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SINGLE INCISIONS

(one continuous cut from side to side, then separate & flip one of the pieces)

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SingleIncisions720

Single Incisions, 98lb illustration paper, 36"h x 24"w ea, 2010

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SingleIncision72_504pvjpg SingleIncision73_504pv

Single Incisions 72 & 73, 98lb illustration paper, 20"h x 16"w ea., 2011

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SI 74 SingleIncision75_504pv

Single Incisions 74 & 75, 98lb illustration paper, 20"h x 16w ea. , 2011

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"Just a Friendly Game Of Chance", single incision with additional detailing, 98lb Illustration paper, 26"h x 58"w, 2012

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"Explosive Personality", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 26"h x 58"w, 2012

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"Natural Aberrations", single incision on 98lb Illus. paper, 26"h x 38"w, 2012

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"Unnatural Aberrations", single incision on 98lb illus. paper, 26"h x 38"w, 2012

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lostandFound

"Lost & Found", single incision with additional detailing, 98lb Illustration paper, 20"h x 30w , 2012

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"Single Incision 7191", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 32"h x 40w , 2013

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"Surgical Procedure 1", single incision on 98lb illustration paper, 35"h x 25w , 2013

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"Single Incision 7193", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 32"h x 40w , 2013

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"Single Incision 7192", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 32"h x 40w , 2013

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si157

"Single Incision 157", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 32"h x 40w , 2013

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si 143

"Single Incision 143", single incision on 98lb Illustration paper, 20"h x 36w , 2013

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TRADITIONAL FOLDED CUT

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"Gypsy Girl" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 36"w, 2008

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Gypsy Soul

"Gypsy Soul" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 36"w, 2011

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GypsyLove

"Gypsy Love" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 36"w, 2011

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"Gypsy Treasure" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 36"w, 2011

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"Gypsy Crown" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 24"h x 36"w, 2012

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FORM / COUNTER-FORM

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"Snakely Layers", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2010

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"Snakey Layers", 98lb illustration paper, 20"h x 30"w, 2010

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commaCommaBaby

"Comma, Comma, Baby", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2011

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"Uncommon Comma", 98lb illustration paper, 25.5"h x 19.5"w, 2012

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"Spline Curve Hex Delight", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2011

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"Spline Hex Key", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2011

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"Slippery One", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2011

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"Crosscut Pentas", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2013

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123 go

"123 Go", 98lb illustration paper, 19"h x 25"w, 2013

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CircusMadnimus2_720

"Circus Madnimus 2", 98lb illustration paper 25.5"h x 19.5"w, 2011

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CircusMadnimus3_720

"Circus Madnimus 3", 98lb illustration paper, 25.5"h x 19.5"w, 2011

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"Madnimus Layers", 98lb illustration paper, 19"h x 25"w, 2011

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Brrrzzzt720

"BRRRZZZT", 98lb illustration paper, 25.5"h x 19.5"w, 2011

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zzzwack

"ZZZWACK", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"h, 2012

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FArrows720

"FArrows", 98lb illustration paper, 25.5"h x 19.5"h, 2011

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trifangled

"Trifangled", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2012

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had to

"Had To Say It Again", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2012

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"Three Times Six", 98lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"h, 2012

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SimUniq1 SimUniq2

"Similar Uniqueness One & Two", 98lb illustration paper 25.5"h x 19.5"w, 2013

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springing eternal

"Springing Eternal", 98lb illustration paper, 20"h x 30w , 2012

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"Web One", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 19.5""h x 29.5"w, 2008 sold dot

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"Rhama Lhama", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 19.5""h x 29.5"w, 2008

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polygon 2

"Polygon Two" (one contiguous shape), 98 lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2008

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cut paper POLYGON THREE

"Polygon Three" (one contiguous shape), 98 lb illustration paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2008

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cut paper UNTITLED TODAY

"Untitled Today" , Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 19.5"h x 25.5"w, 2008

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"Big Hurry, Nowhere To Go" , 98 lb illustration paper, 27"h x 39"w, 2008

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"Starbug One Black", Nepalese Lama Li Lokta paper, 29.5"h x 19.5"w, 2008

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Richard Shipps, Chicago, IL (248) 867 1958, shippsr@comcast.net