Artist Colette Fu is a talented paper engineer and photographer who combines her passions to create extraordinary pop-up books and art pieces. Currently, she is in residency at BIMA, located in Bainbridge Island, where she is working on a massive pop-up book of a Wishing Tree. This stunning creation will be showcased in the MESA Gallery. During her residency, Colette will also give a presentation, sharing insights into her artistic process, her work, and the inspiration behind her captivating pieces.

Colette Fu holds an MFA in Fine Art Photography from the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology. Her fascination with constructing pop-up books began after completing her degree. Since then, she has designed pop-ups for acclaimed stop-motion animation commercials and has worked with prestigious clients such as Vogue China, Canon Asia, and Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton. Her work has been recognized and included in esteemed collections like the Library of Congress, the West Collection, and the Cynthia Lovelace Sears Collection.

Currently based in Philadelphia, Colette Fu has established a prolific career as an artist. She not only creates her own art but also teaches pop-up courses and conducts community workshops at various art centers, universities, and institutions worldwide. Her expertise and passion for pop-up paper engineering have made her a sought-after educator.

Colette Fu's impact on the art world has been acknowledged through numerous accolades and grants. She was awarded a prestigious Joan Mitchell Painter's & Sculptors Grant in 2020 and received the Meggendorfer Prize for best paper-engineered artist book in 2018. Fu has also been a recipient of a Fulbright Research Fellowship to China and grants from organizations such as the Independence Foundation, Leeway Foundation, and Puffin Foundation, among others.

If you're interested in experiencing the magic of Colette Fu's art, mark your calendars for November 11, 2023. The Eye on Artist: Colette Fu event will take place at the Frank Buxton Auditorium, located at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art in Bainbridge Island, Washington. This event is free, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Colette Fu's pop-up creations.

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