beginners mind

Joan Son  •  an artist working in the medium of paper based in the discipline of origami.


artist portrait by
Ali Farboud

talk to Joan

joanson@inthefold.com

I look for harmony, balance, for the stream of clear thought that grounds me and connects me to a greater flow. My work is about making visual the pulse I see in the paper and feel in my core. 

That I find magic in the manipulation of paper, that others might glimpse the Source through my eyes -- this is my wish, my pleasure and my plan.







An installation of 1,000 cranes in a private home as a wish for wellness and to bless a woman going through cancer treatment.

August 2010









An installation of butterflies at the Austonian in conjunction with the Women’s Symphony League of Austin, May 2010. Through the Bommarito Group Austin

Origami Demonstration and Sale

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Saturday, May 8

noon to 4 pm

Please join Joan in the Wildflower Shop, learn to fold a butterfly, and shop for a unique origami gift for Mothers Day.

4801 La Crosse Ave.

Austin, Tx 78739

512 232-0131

Please join us!

FULL MOON SALE

Friday, August 27

from 4 to 8 pm

and

Saturday, August 28

from noon to 7

All of Joan’s paper art will be on sale from the smallest to the largest works. Plus art and art supplies from visiting artists!

In Joan’s Montrose studio.

904 Welch, just around the corner from Texas Art Supply.