Delaney Smith

Back in January, my dear friend Christina Taylor invited me to teach paper casting during a course she was coteaching for Penn State at Philadelphia Museum of Art where she works as Conservator of Works of Art on Paper.

The course was called Methods of Object Study - Understanding Works of Art on Paper, and the process of making and casting paper gave students a tactile experience to compliment their reading and visual studies in order to better understand the process of Western papermaking. The students immediately jumped in to work as a team pulling sheets and helping each other cast designs they composed of lasercut shapes and letters I brought from my studio. This was my first time working in a conservation lab, and I was endlessly amazed by the tools and setup.

This was also an opportunity to visit Chris and get a glimpse in the beautiful life he and Christina have created in Philly. I miss my friends but am thankful every time we get a chance to catch up.

🌖 Part I of my most impactful moments of the year ✨