earlier this week I shared a peek at the spectacular and beautiful Hillwood Museum dripping in opulence and history and more…
even with the over the top grandeur there was a warmth and personal feel to the house evidenced here at the back door…
today I thought you might like to see some of Isabelle de Borchgrave’s artistry which was the main draw for our recent visit to Hillwood…
impossible to pick a favorite out of the more than 25 dresses shown…
here is one of the first dresses that took my breath away…
this is the first exhibition of Isabelle de Borchgrave’s work in Washington, DC…
remember it is only paper…
the Hillwood Prêt-à-Papier link has really fantastic photos and information almost as nice as seeing the exhibit in person…
we were delighted that Hillwood allowed photography everywhere as long as no flashes were used…
as you might imagine…
we took lots and lots of photographs…
“It gives me pleasure to share what I love. I’d like people who come to see my work to dream about the beauty, the color, the art. I want them to be inspired like I was as a child. You need to be humble in front of art. Everything has already been done, but everyone can [contribute] something new.” ~Isabelle de Borchgrave
hope you enjoyed this sampling and that you get to see some of Isabelle de Borchgrave’s creations in person sometime…
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
Quelles merveilles ma chère Patty, je ne connaissais pas, merci pour le partage.
Bizzzz
MAPY
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Oh my gosh Patty… those dresses are divine… thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous photos… how totally inspiring…
Hugs
Jenny x
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This took my breath away – and I only saw the photos! How lovely that you saw them in real life … the dresses are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this experience! =D
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Exquisite beyond belief–the detail.. Thank you for sharing. Patty, I hope you have a wonderful day!
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It’s really a fantastic work, so amazing ! Merci du partage et de cette découverte, Thank you so much !
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These are SO incredible! Would make a great swap!? Due maybe in February?
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Amazing! They are beyond beautiful!
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I am in total awe and can’t wait to go! Thank you for yet another beautiful and informative post Patty!!
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I want to thank you for all of these photos. I love paper and make everything I can out of paper, I would have been speechless to get to see something like this. I am thrilled to get to know there is something like this out there I had no clue. It makes me wonder what other beauties I am missing, and only be able to see on the internet. I appreciate your blog even more now! You are a gem for doing this service!
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I posted a link from this blog on my Victorian facebook page. Hope you did not mind, I am in total love with your blog! Here is the link to my page if you want to see your link lol. https://www.facebook.com/groups/384503491603437/ I hope it works I never posted a link to my page before.
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A true artist. These dresses are beyond words! So hard to believe they are made of paper. You’re so lucky to have seen them in person.
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Absolutely stunning and breathtaking Patty!!! Oh I do hope I get the chance see it in person!
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It is almost unbelivable, that this is paper, what a fantastic artist.
She makes all look real ,and so beautiful.
Dear Patty, thankyou for showing more amazing pieces from your recent tour.
Happy august to you, and yours.
Hugs,Dorthe
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It’s so hard to imagine that these are really made of paper. I wonder how on earth she can package them up for moving without them creasing. Definitely boggles the mind!
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oh my… paper? that is so beautiful. i’m passing your post along to ann of all things paper. i think she might like this!
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What an awesome artist….hard to believe that those dresses are made from paper….thanks for hsaring….JUDY
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Thanks Patty for that wonderful photo inspiration. I don’t know her before, thanks for sharing:-) Therefore I googled and found fantastic Videos of Isabelles incredible art works! My husband is also excited cause himself makes paper folding works and loves all paper artists.
I wish you a nice weekend,
xox Anja
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I sit here, leaning into my laptop screen, absorbing all the details on your beautiful photographs. These images leave me speechless at the beauty created by this artist so to actually view them in person was surely the most incredible experience. It is astonishing that there are not created from fabric.
Once again you have allowed me a peek at beauty I would never have had the opportunity to see – Patty, thank you. I know I am not the only one who feels this gratitude towards you.
Have a lovely Friday.
Wishes
Lynne
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Amazing! Those dresses are so beautiful. So hard to believe that they are paper!!
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Oh MY GOOOOSH – Spectacular! Thanks for sharing Patty…I really need to try and see this one!
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WOW!! Amazing what you can do with paper!!…How awesome to see those beautiful dresses up close and in ‘real life!’
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Exquisite to the max. Oh, I’d love seeing this one in person Patty. Your post is the next best thing!
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oh my, beautiful creations! I love all things paper, but this is a whole different level of awesomeness~
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AMAZING! Truly breath taking! Thank you for sharing! More stunning than I could imagine (when you first mentioned going to the show).
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Hi Patty. They are truly amazing. Fabulous photos. TFS. Have a wonderful weekend.
Regards Florence x
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
with love,
Ineke
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these are juct mind blowing ,…..whata fantatsic exhibition 🙂
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Its hard to find words…..I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so creative and exquisite.
Thanks for showing us, Patty.
XXX
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