{
  "id": 19360247,
  "title": "Amy Genser’s Elaborate Mulberry Paper Assemblages Undulate Like the Sea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/amy-gensers-elaborate-mulberry-paper-assemblages-undulate-like-the-sea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:22:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/11/amy-genser-paper-wall-sculptures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amy Genser crafts mesmerizing wall installations using mulberry paper, acrylic, and wire to capture the fluidity and mesmerizing qualities of the sea. The artist's compositions consist of intricate patterns that seem to ebb and flow across a deep palette of blues and greens. While some may initially perceive the works as topographical representations of a sea viewed from above, closer examination reveals subtle details that evoke a sense of awe and wonder. A closer look reveals bulbous forms resembling barnacles, delicate tentacles, and other elements that draw the viewer into the artwork. Genser's exploration of scale, texture, and pattern creates an immersive experience that feels both familiar and enigmatic, much like the mysteries of the ocean. Notably, the artist recently completed a monumental piece titled \"Stars Below\" for The Macallan Carta Nautica Collection. The artwork, which spans 42 x 62 inches, pays homage to the journey of the wooden barrels used in the aging process of the single malt Scottish whisky. Genser's use of layered textures, flowing forms, and rich colors brings to life a captivating underwater world shaped by movement, discovery, and transformation.",
  "summary": "Genser's undulating abstractions evoke marine swells, reefs, and the topography of the sea floor. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Amy Genser’s Elaborate Mulberry Paper Assemblages Undulate Like the Sea appeared first on Colossal .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}