https://www.colleencouch.com/new-events daily 0.75 2022-10-25 https://www.colleencouch.com/new-events/closing-reception-for-these-days-a-collaborative-exhibit-by-colleen-couch-bill-webb-jr monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://www.colleencouch.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/1619550682644-28AZ8CL0ECNOS4APQKVV/B3DBAA80-BD08-4201-870E-B0A02DE9F1C7.JPG About - Meet Colleen: papermaker/mom/music enthusiast While studying sculpture at the Memphis College of Art, I enrolled in a papermaking course and instantly began merging the medium into my sculptural work. Paper made from fibers such as abaca, flax, and bamboo have the perfect qualities to apply towards dimensional work. These papers can be applied over wire armatures while they are still wet after pressing. They shrink as they dry and form a tight, almost skin-like appearance. Perfectly translucent paper is a highly desired quality in my light fixtures especially, so I will alter the fiber processing to arrive at this result. In the studio my influences come visually from nature and aurally from music. Inspired by a scene in Walt Disney’s Fantasia, I set the mood with a perfect playlist and wait for the music to inspire the imagery and concept. From there it’s all about extracting that concept from my imagination and on to the studio table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/53377506-3b28-4f99-8c22-44e4cf52a437/studio+before+and+after.jpg About - The Studio: built with love and a whole lot of “fuck this” In the summer of 2021 my brother, Andrew, and his wife, Tiffany, came to town for a long visit. The garage at their Memphis home (where I currently live) had seen better days and was in need of major repair. Since the roof was the most critical component needing a complete demo and rebuild, we all brainstormed a fresh new design for the structure. Inspired by architectural elements at my alma mater, MCA, we devised a plan that offered ample light yet plenty of privacy. I’ll spare you the hilarious yet frustrating parts of the renovation! But lets just say it truly was built with love and creative cursing. I cannot thank my brother and sister-in-law enough for bringing this dream into reality. There were several others who offered their blood, sweat, and tears (of laughter) to assist in this project. My two sons, Brendan and Ian, who never quit even when it would have been advisable. My ride-or-die. Johannah, who kept us in awe of her strength. My genius step father, Bill, with his electrical engineer voodoo. And a handful of other friends who were willing to answer our panic questions. Thank you all tremendously! This space brings an unmeasurable joy to my life. https://www.colleencouch.com/home daily 1.0 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/af073576-8830-4657-b3c1-2603175136e9/IMG_1063.jpg Home “The wire and handmade paper sculpture “Spine” has been a part of my family’s daily path for several years now and I continually marvel at the simple beauty of it. An apt metaphor for the times, it is a flexible, malleable piece that nevertheless never loses its form. It has proved sturdier than I would have thought for a visibly delicate object. Kind of like its creator, it is tougher than it seems. It is unmistakably Colleen’s work and always elicits a gasp of happy delight from those who see it. The dimensionality of the piece holds its own with much larger pieces and creates a quiet yet compelling moment that balances out the space.” — Liz K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/cf5f5754-dc62-424c-83e1-1090d7ea7e07/Right+Thing-side+view.jpg Home “You have no idea how often people tell me your piece “Kite” brightens their mornings.” — Kirsten J. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/05975bab-c007-4ac1-9af2-0e336dec8fbf/1238087_10200815665210112_1423809573_n.jpg Home “My piece “Debt/Credit” made from receipt books, paper, and wire is a conversation starter. I love its dynamic quality, uniqueness, and each moving part - and so do the people who visit my home! It never fails to grab people’s attention. It’s delicate, yet strong, just like Colleen.” -Stacey G. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606516fa18b622722c2c5414/27317ede-07c1-475b-a678-49f241e30ea1/tsunami+lighting.jpg Home “Good lighting is an essential element in a restaurant. The best lighting should incorporate a design element that elevates the mood, defines the ambiance, and enhances the space. Colleen’s lights do just that. Her fixtures transformed and enhanced a recent renovation in our south dining room. They are now the most remarked upon aspect of that space. 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