Advice to Live By
“Paper cutting is [...] a traditional art. And through my art, I’m always looking to accentuate the positive elements of being human. We’re really good at communicating, working together, using tools, telling stories, imagining, and working with our hands. So how do we use these skills to fix some of the parts of society that aren’t working? I don’t want my art to say, 'Don’t do this!' I want it to say, 'Keep doing what matters! Sweep your floor!' [...] Even when I sweep my floor, I’m aware of a basic link we have with humans who once lived in caves. Links we have with all of humanity, just through simple acts. If we lose sight of that, we lose our connections.”
-- Nikki Mcclure, via Reading Local: Portland