Will Cotton in ‘Paper/Print’ at the International Print Center

Will Cotton’s paintings of models and confectionery merge erotic desire and the temptation of sweets; here, sugar wins out as a tower of cake takes center stage at the International Print Center in Chelsea.  If this looks like a sculpture that won’t age well, don’t be fooled; this indulgent stack of goodies is made of handmade paper – a standout in the Print Center’s show of American hand paper-making since the 60s.

Will Cotton, The Pleasure Principle 2, cast pigmented handmade paper, published by Pace Editions, Inc, papermakers: Ruth Lingen, Akemi Martin and Emily Chaplain, 2014.