A little peek into the world of paper artistry
I was just this minute, emailed a link to this beautiful documentary series called Slashies. You really must check it out. I just watched the video of paper engineer Benja Harney and it’s so incredibly inspiring and beautifully captured too. I’m going now to watch all the others.
Thank you Rob for sending me the link and thank you Benja for allowing us this look into your magical and colourful paper world.
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There’s something about Liat Yaniv’s paper illustrations that make me feel happy! Check out her paper dolls too, they are the cutest.
My issue of UPPERCASE magazine just arrived and I’m really excited about it because I’ve shared a special story in there. It’s all about an unforgettable papermaking experience in Japan. I think this would definitely be my most special paper adventure yet, so I’m very lucky to be able to share it via this beautiful publication and issue dedicated to creative adventures.
During our last trip to Japan we visited a rural papermaking town just outside of Tokyo. We were lucky enough to be guided by local resident and paper artist Chiaki Morita. If you’ve been longing to embark on a creative journey yourself then I would really recommend this place. It is extremely beautiful in so many ways.
I have over 200 images from this journey and I’m thinking about having them printed and bound for myself and maybe a few extra copies for those of you interested in discovering this place a little further.
UPPERCASE magazine shows many of the images and details of the papermaking workshop too. If you love paper you will love issue 12 of UPPERCASE because it is filled with beautiful paper and people who are creating amazing things with it.
Thank you Janine!
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The blog turned two this week and I’m quietly celebrating with this papery post. I’ve been admiring these works by Peter Gentenaar for hours now.
More than 100 of Peter Gentenaar’s ethereal paper sculptures were hung inside the Abbey church of Saint-Riquier in France.
Peter’s sculptures are created by allowing pulp to dry and shrink in unison whilst attached to bamboo framework. He says, The tension between the two materials transforms itself into a form reminiscent of a slowly curling autumn leaf.
Just. So. Beautiful.
P.S. A big thanks to all the artists and designers who have inspired me everyday since starting this blog. I hope that via this blog I can continue to share with so many others, the beautiful works you make.
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It was during a trip to Berlin in 1993 that sculptor Daniele Papuli discovered how to produce paper. Four years later and after much playing and experimenting with handmade paper, Papuli made his first paper work of art.
Papuli began his career using stone, wood and plaster so I find it fascinating that he became so engaged with paper and has since made it his primary material. I have to say, the images above truly blew me away. I hope you enjoy them too.
(Top image by Emilio Tremolada. All other images courtesy of Daniele Papuli.)
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I love these paintings by Manuela Betancourt.
Threading, piercing, scratching, are all methods Erwina Ziomkowska uses to create her art with paper and pins. Just imagine threading all those pins! I love the different paper textures. They are so wonderfully weathered.
Erwina has an inspiring blog too. Check it out here.
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Since discovering Valérie’s work (see my previous post) I’ve had paper rolling on my mind. Here is another beautiful collection of work that has been made with rolled paper. French artist Michèle Guichard Soutif has been rolling paper since she was a little girl. I really love her patterns and colour combinations. These look so much like woven pieces to me.
I’m currently admiring Helene Tschacher’s paper world. You can too over here.
Swiss-born paper artist Valérie Buess has been experimenting with paper for more than 20 years. These are some of her beautiful creations.
