‘I combine weaving and origami together by modifying my process in order to create discontinuous pleats that get folded into perplexing compositions. Often I play with the notion of bending vertical lines into horizontal lines through the method of folding the woven pleats. Different stripe sequences will result in a variety of strong, optical effects that become the rhythmic building blocks within my layouts. The origami folding results in a subtle, low relief effect that accentuates the pulsating visuals. Op Origami Series is a follow-up to an earlier series of striped origami weaves. These works are rendered using thick and thin black and white stripes constructed with hand-dyed linen yarn. This regulated stripe pattern becomes the base cloth and remains the border that surrounds an abstract composition of interlocking meandering lines. The interruption of ordered systems is an inherent part of this highly visual work and the tailored, wrapped edges reflect the formal nature of this series.’ Susie Taylor Op Origami pieces pictured here are: Ripple, Jest, and Switch by Susie Taylor, Hand-dyed linen weaving, 38”x28” each for the exhibition ‘Origin Stories’ featuring Susie Taylor + Alexi Antoniadis runs thru Oct 15 with an artist reception today Sept 2, 5-8 @johansson_projects in Oakland. This show runs concurrently with Continuum featuring Craig Dorety in our side gallery #SusieTaylor #weaving #johanssonprojects #socialfabric #bayareaartist #womensupportingwomen #womenartists (at Johansson Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAoigSL1WO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=