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Sarah Jane Griesemer; 7000 Paper Crane Installation
Paper, Thread; 78"x60"x5"
NFS; Collection of the Artist
January 2009
This final piece was a collection of cranes created by the artist, inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, who
in 1955 folded 1000 paper cranes, first as a prayer of healing but then as an inspiration for world peace.
The cranes are strung together- using thread, creating a vibrant, textural piece.
2. Unknown; No Title
Paper, Thread; 5"x5"x5"
NFS; 240 E. Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524
Winter 2008,2009
This piece is not my artwork, but instead a collection of cranes which appeared after I hung a crane in this
tree earlier in 2008. 1 have no connection to this building or company. Instead it is my belief, after -
finding the crane which I left that they created their own.
3. Unknown; No Title
Paper, Thread; 5"x5"x5"
NFS; 240 E. Mountain Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524
Winter 2008,2009
This piece is not my artwork, but instead a selected crane which appeared after I hung a crane in this
tree earlier in 2008. 1 have no connection to this building or company. Instead it is my belief, after
finding the crane which I left that they created their own.
4. Sarah Jane Griesemer, No Title
Paper, Thread: 3 pieces 5"x5"x5"
Corner of Myrtle and Whedbee, Fort Collins, CO 80524
April 2008
I hung this collection of cranes at this residence after viewing their own installation over the winter months- a
collection of figs. The cranes have remained since being placed there, approximately 2 months. I have no
connection to or knowledge of the residents of the home.
Sarah Jane Griesemer
970.310.531 1
slgriesemer@gmail.com
Summary:
Fort Collins Paper Crane Project intends to foster community creativity, collaboration, discussion and education
while crafting an interactive public artwork for the enjoyment of all.
Goals:
Create permanent artwork demonstrating the power of collaborative community effort
Involve residents and visitors as active artists in a collaborative work
Foster discussion and education about art and creativity in our community
Inspire participants to see art and creativity as viable, approachable parts of their lives
The Project:
To create a canopy of lasting paper cranes folded by our community, to hang as a "ceiling" above a pedestrian
walkway (or several) in the Downtown Fort Collins area. Each crane would be created by a community member,
contain a written statement of gratitude from the community member/artist, and be displayed hanging from a
wire support structure above the walkway. The resulting piece would be a dynamic and kinetic artwork: beauti-
ful to behold, inspiring to experience, fascinating to learn about, and an expression of the power of community
collaboration of the people of Fort Collins.
In order to involve as many community members as possible, the piece would be assembled through a regular
presence in the Old Town Square during the summer months, where visitors and residents could create cranes.
The project would also include an outreach program through visits to community centers, schools, summer educa-
tional programs, churches, events and festivals, and to those who would otherwise not be exposed to this project
in hospitals and nursing homes.
Furthermore, the project would be supported by utilizing the power of the internet via social media outlets, a
blog outlining the progress and creation of the piece, and a web -based photographic gallery of the project and
community -members -turned -artists. It is the aspiration of the project to engage the community at the initial point
of contact and to create continuing interaction and involvement, encouraging people to see themselves as artists
for longer than the few minutes it takes to fold a crane.
Personal Statement:
This project is inspired by my personal endeavor of anonymously folding and leaving paper cranes in public
places throughout our community over the past year. Each crane was borne of gratitude for the beauty I see in
the world and people around me. While this project has been rewarding, my desire is to now involve the com-
munity in creating something more powerful than I believe that I, as one person, am capable of. The resulting
community artwork would be artist -specific and personal on the singular crane level, and an inspirational repre-
sentation of the power of collaboration and creativity when viewed as a whole.
Sarah Jane Griesemer
970.310,531 1
sigriesemer@gmail.com
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Sarah June Grueserner
sjgriesemer@gmail.com
970.310.5311
718 E. Myrtle Street Fort Collins, CO 80524
Exhibitions
SNAP: An interactive, web based media work involving community participation
DAAPworks
University of Cincinnati,Cincinnati, OH, June 2003
Interactive Multimedia
Summerfair, Inc. Emerging Artist Exhibition
The Artery, Newport, KY, February 2003
Selected Photography
AM Holiday: Arts in Education Benefit
The Historic Southgate House, Newport, KY, June 2002
Education
BFA, Electronic Media and Photography Focus — University of Cincinnati DAAP
Cincinnati, December, 2003
Professional
Director of Product Management- InfoMedia, Inc.
Loveland, CO June 2007 to present
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Professional References
Mr. Ken Burge
President, InfoMedia Inc.
ken@infomediainc.com
1401 S. Taft Ave: Suite 210
Loveland, CO 80537
970.215.3419
Ms. Carrie Simison-Bitz
Associate Publisher, Colorado Springs Independent
carrie@csindy.com
235 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.577.4545
Sarah Jane Griesemer
970.310.531 1
sjgriesemer@gmail.com