Arts & Science Unite Between the Folds
Between the Folds airs Tuesday night on Independent Lens (check local listings). The documentary chronicles the stories of 10 fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and hard-earned graduate degrees — all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paper folders. Here’s a clip…
We’ve also produced an exhibit of the work of origamist Eric Joisel, which is currently featured on PBS Arts.
Plus, filmmaker Vanessa Gould dropped by the Beyond the Box studio last month. Watch the video below to see her take on Independent Lens and her advice to aspiring filmmakers.
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