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A Fusion of Art and Environmental Consciousness textures and translucent surfaces mirror the passage of
Patricia Karen Gagic’s Flowing Folds Paper Series bridges time, evolving form, and the delicate balance between

artistic expression and environmental awareness, creation and decay.
positioning her as a significant voice in contemporary art.
Her works challenge perceptions of form, texture, and Beyond aesthetics, the series is deeply rooted in sustainability
meaning, transforming visual compositions into intellectual and material consciousness. In an era of environmental

explorations. Through mixed media, photography, painting, urgency, Gagic emphasizes mindful artistic practices that
and digital manipulation, Gagic creates striking, conceptually honor rather than exploit nature. By repurposing paper,
rich pieces that reflect themes of nature, human intervention, she challenges notions of permanence, advocating for fluid
and the fragility of existence. expression and sustainable creativity. Her ability to merge

conceptual depth with aesthetic refinement places her at
A defining aspect of her style is texture and layering. the forefront of art’s intersection with ecological awareness.
Whether working with paper, canvas, or digital media, she Through her technical mastery and ability to create
employs intricate techniques that add depth and invite profoundly experiential art, Gagic continues to influence
engagement. Light, shadow, and materiality intertwine to contemporary visual culture. The Flowing Folds Paper

reveal hidden narratives, evoking emotions from serenity to Series embodies her philosophy, interconnectedness,
tension. Inspired by organic forms and fluid movement, this transformation, and nature’s poetic rhythms. By harnessing
series reimagines paper as a sculptural medium. Layering, texture and employing a contemplative approach to color,

tearing, and folding transform it into an active participant, she shapes the evolving landscape of modern art with works
embodying impermanence and transformation. Fragile that are intellectually compelling and visually sublime.

FLOWING FOLDS SERIES, WINGS NO. VIII, 2025 PAPER SCULPTURE EXPLORING DIFFERENT SPATIAL COMPOSITIONS
FLOWING FOLDS SERIES, WINGS NO. IX, 2025 PAPER SCULPTURE EXPLORING DIFFERENT SPATIAL COMPOSITIONS

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