THE WEIGHT OF PAPER At the Chandler Gallery, Violet Byrd’s Shallow Cuts Reveal Deep Thoughts An errant breeze could easily disrupt this exhibit. Violet Byrd’s sculptures depicting “hybrid life forms of fantastic creatures” are made of cut paper, and many stand less than six inches tall. The paper’s white surface emphasizes both the negative space surrounding each shape and the rainbow of shadows beyond. “Matisse described scissors and paper as ultimate drafting tools,” says Byrd. “I think of cutting paper…