Play with Paper

Paper has long been an essential material for artists—a first reach for many when inspiration strikes. But paper’s role extends far beyond being just a drawing surface. In the exhibition Play with Paper, artists explore the versatility of paper, pushing its boundaries through techniques like tearing, molding, folding, and assembling. Each piece challenges viewers to see paper in new ways, revealing the endless possibilities this humble material holds.

One exhibition statement resonated with me deeply: “Paper makes the world go round. The backbone of the modern world, paper holds knowledge in the form of books, stimulates economies through currency, and communicates ideas between people. A blank sheet of paper can be a terrifying concept, but it also presents a world of possibilities.”

This captures perfectly why I’m drawn to working with paper. Its versatility allows for boundless experimentation—cutting, folding, tearing, burning, crumpling, gluing, and assemblage.

small orange and grey artwork using recycled cardboard and recycled acrylic paint

I’m thrilled to share two of my works at the exhibition: Coral Forms, a small piece crafted from cut cardboard and acrylic, and Waterfall, a photograph woven with recycled paper strips. Two other works that stood out to me were Quandamooka Clay Moa by Delvene Cockatoo-Collins and Books I Haven’t Written Yet I by Yvonne Mills-Stanley. Each brings a unique perspective on the creative potential of paper.

Play with Paper, on display until 17 August 2019. This exhibition is developed by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

 

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