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gudrun gilbert biography
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[Biography] [Gallery]
Lived: - present
GAP Member Since: 1996-04-18
Type: Papercuttings, Silhouettes
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2 Charger Lane
Hillsdale MI 49242
USA
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Gudi Gilbert
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I was born in Mainz, Germany known for its inventor in 1468 of the
printing press, Johann Gutenberg.
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I attended a convent school in Germany (“The English Ladies” or in
German “Die Englischen Fraeulein”), which was founded by Maria Ward
of England in 1748.
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Ice Cream Social
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Spider Web
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There I learned the art of silhouette cutting or paper cutting,
and was fascinated from day one about what one can do with a pair
of scissors and a piece of black paper.
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I developed a passion for this art form called “Scherenschnitt”
in German. My favorite subjects are fairy lands, nature, animals,
birds and flowers. You name it, everything can be cut.
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St. Francis
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Since this is an ancient and almost lost art, I am trying to keep
it alive.
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In 1973 1 came to America and lived for some year in the upper part
of Michigan. Around the country numerous galleries and museums
exhibited my work.
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A Prayer for Animals
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Storks
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I also was featured on TV specials and was interviewed about the art
of paper or silhouette cutting. In addition, my art was highlighted
in newspaper and magazine articles.
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I especially enjoy and find it fascinating and challenging when people
ask me to design their own ideas for wedding invitations, birth
announcements, retirements and anniversaries.
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