Bianca Levan

Today’s inspiration 🌙: - @carlyowensweiss earring. I wear these when I feel like I need help “seeing”. - Papercut crescent moon - Wooden tray from @jupiterandmain - Gilded rock made during a class with @solange_roberdeau @kalaartinstitute. This smooth rock has become one of my favorite little objects. It sits perfectly in my palm and I often trace the copper line with my thumb. ————————— #visuallanguage #inspiration #shadow #embroiderydesign #gilding #goldleaf #tinypapercutting (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnX-TVptXC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“The Light is Good” • 9” x 12” • Handcut black paper ————————— Getting closer to #artmarketsanfrancisco2023! @colibrigallery ————————— #closeuppapercut #sanfranciscoartist #contemporarypaperart #artmarket #paperartistcollective @1890bryantstudios (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiheKDPU3q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

9”x 11” handcut black paper. The “large” tree on the left is about 1.5” tall. ————————— I’m thrilled to be featured with Colibri Gallery @colibrigallery at ArtMarket @artmarketproductions on April 20-23. ————————— #artmarketsanfrancisco2023 #colibrigallery #handcutpaper #contemporarypaperart #closeuppapercut #paperartistcollective #sanfranciscoartists (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOgdAGJHcN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You don’t have to know me for long before you know this: I like things. I like to collect them, to look at them, to hold them, to be inspired by them. ————————— Here are some things/inspiration from the studio: - Tiny test papercut ⭐️ - Ring @anastassiasel - Pen and ink drawing from Mexico City - Paper @dandelionchocolate - Charcoal (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpEJNJ-vtcp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A Monday break. ————————— As I’m working towards new work and a solo show (!!!), I realize that I don’t often share too much of the background stuff that also goes into the art making - what I’m listening to, reading and seeing. I’d like to do that more and maybe you’ll find it interesting. ————————— I met Katherine @kgekker and @mariahburtonnelson in Mexico City over coffee and chatting about places we’ve discovered on our walks. Their daily step count rivaled mine on my best days! The gift of this book, “In Search of Warm Breathing Things” and her poetry will forever be tied with getting lost in a new city. ————————— #inspiration (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Conbmc7SVtp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Partial view of a new piece. 🌞 —————— #closeuppapercut (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CofgPGrv-jh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Packed and delivered this piece to a new home yesterday! 🏠 ————————— At the end of last year, the collector, L, decided to spend the day in San Francisco and had planned a hike up to Bernal. But stopped into the show that @kate.razo.art, @marcorazoart, and @toddah.sf curated. “Well,” she said, “that ended my walk.” ————————— After 10 years of papercuts, I’m still surprised and incredibly moved when someone connects with a work. Thank you for reading to the end. (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDS76dyDVp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In process piece. This piece is larger than I normally make, but making good progress. I tend to overthink pieces and work and rework the sketches, but I’m trying something new by switching between sketching and cutting. —————— #papercutting #closeuppapercut #guildofamericanpapercutters #contemporaryart #worksonpaper (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_ggmlO4bh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s always something notable about the first cut - no matter the size. It signifies the start, a commitment, and an action. Here we go! ————————— #closeuppapercut #papercutting #papercutart (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3AnjUJMpy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In the Clearing, the Sun Still Rises. 9” × 12” ————————— Reception for Paperwork from the Soul TONIGHT @launch_la 5-8 pm. I’ll be there and hope you can stop by. ————————— #paper #contemporarypaperart #handcutpaper #papercutting #guildofamericanpapercutters #laartshow (at LAUNCH LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjwKqEvvM3b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In the Next Year. 6” x 9” ———————— Reception for Paperwork from the Soul with @lorrainebubarartist @leighsalgado #marthaaponte TONIGHT @launch_la 5-8 pm. ————————— #contemporarypaperart #handcutpaper #paperart #fourseasons #closeuppapercut (at LAUNCH LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjwB0J3vU9n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is an old papercut from 2015 😋. Leaving today for desert days, dusty bike rides, and (re)connecting with new and old friends. 💕 ————————— #ttitd #paradisemotel #handcutpaper #papercutting #closeuppapercut (at Black Rock City, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChnXcGPPMx4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’ve been working on a five new tiny towns for the pop-up show this weekend! These little ones will be 4”x6” or 5”x7” framed. ————————— This weekend 7/23 & 24 @307cortland from 11am-5pm with @gorenrinat and @artbyreneeswitkes. ————————— #papercut #galleryshow #popupartshow #sanfrancisco #papercutting #paperart #paperartist #sanfranciscoart (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgSm4qBvlj-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

3” x 4.5” handcut black paper ————————— Tiny town on the water. I’ve had a brief break since the last show, but inspired and ready to get back to cutting again. ————————— I’ve been traveling a bit and this is the first piece I’ve made in a few weeks. An SF victorian popped up, so I guess I’ve been missing them. ————————— Stop by @307cortland on July 23 & 24, 11am-5pm for a pop-up art show with @gorenrinat, @artbyreneeswitkes and me. (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDQ2McP5g0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#papercut #handcut #handcutpaper #paperpair #closeuppapercut (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdUZlv-LucV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finished papercut 6” x 9”! ————————— On view at “Shadows & Extractions” with @nora_aoyagi at @analog.gallery.sf! ————————— Opening reception 5/13 from 5:30-9. 5/14, 21, and 28 from 12-6. ————————— #shadowsandextractions #papercuttingart #papercutting #analoggallerysf #analoggallery #sanfranciscoart #sanfranciscoartist #bayareaart #guildofamericanpapercutters #closeup (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdMjMGZpeYR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#closeuppapercut (at 1890 Bryant Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJVQzqvEvX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=