Meticulous Handiwork Shines at New York’s Art on Paper Fair
Celebrating its tenth year, the Art on Paper fair has brought together 100 galleries at Manhattan’s Pier 36 until September 8th. Visitors can explore drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures made on paper while enjoying a new strawberry-peach flavored LaCroix seltzer. Additionally, they have the opportunity to test out the comfort of an Infiniti sports utility vehicle. The Booksmart Fair, a fair-within-the-fair partnership with the Center for Book Arts, features book dealers, on-site talks, and book signings. Shoestring Press is also conducting live printmaking demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Kelly Freeman, the director of Art on Paper, expresses her favorite aspect of the fair as the curatorial prompt of paper. This has led to the show’s staying power and provides attendees with an immersive experience. Notable stands include Commonweal from Philadelphia, showcasing the works of 18 artists under the theme “What I did on my summer vacation.” Little Egg Gallery from Toronto features artists under the age of 18, while River House Arts from Toledo, Ohio, presents Madhurima Ganguly’s mixed-media drawings.
In addition to works by renowned artists like Alexander Calder, Alex Katz, Roy Lichtenstein, Julian Opie, Wayne Thiebaud, and Andy Warhol, the fair also features meticulously crafted works by lesser-known artists. Dapper Bruce Lafitte’s giant bird’s-eye-view drawings of people parading the streets of New Orleans, Sam Middleton’s musical collages celebrating jazz legends from the Harlem Renaissance, and Melike Kılıç’s delicate paper cutouts representing her migration story are among the standout pieces at the fair.
Further, Robert Strati’s intricate drawings combined with broken antique dinner plates in unique sculptural collages offer a unique perspective. Overall, the fair provides a platform for both well-known and emerging artists to showcase their talents in an array of mediums. Don’t miss a chance to visit the Art on Paper fair at Pier 36 in New York before it closes on September 8th.
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Cillian O’Rourke, studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland, where he majored in Visual Communication. His work spans graphic design, illustration, and branding, with a distinct minimalist style that emphasizes simplicity and impact. Cillian has collaborated with international brands and runs his own design studio focusing on creative solutions for startups.