Saturday, June 24, 2006

The art of Tong Li at Karpeles Museum, Shreveport: intricate Chinese paper cutting

Tong Li's elaborate, symmetrical and harmonius work in paper is on display at Karpeles Document Museum, Shreveport, says Kathy Pliler, director. Ms. Li's cut paper work has sold well, Pliler, said, and Li is able to create color variations on her representations, such as "10 Cranes," "56 Butterfly Cross" and "90 Butterflies," to meet customer's desires. Prices range from $50 to $800.

Karpeles Document Museum is in the former Christian Science worship center at 3201 Centenary. While the documents on display might not wow the average youngster, a brief field trip would be recommended for all based on the building's stately architecture and the display of local artists' work.
Photos by Kathy Pliler.

Open Tu - Th, 10 am to 4 pm.
861-7615.

Tong Li, artist, can be reached at tli602@hotmail.com.

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