One of the first things that i came across when browsing the creative review blog today. It was also published in the magazine (Creative Review) this month (July 09) as one of the featured artist. All of her work is handcrafted and one of pieces unless you specifically request for particular work even then there will be slight differences. Her work is based “on all forms of mid century design, folk and ethnic art, as well as current and future trends.”
“Each piece combines the hand cutting, folding and scoring of a wide range of papers and card that are further worked on to create patterned and textured surfaces. They are then used to build scenes in box frames which are often complex and consist of many layers. This process means that each item of work is truly individual with no two pieces the same.Influenced by the natural world each piece is manipulated to become an intriguing place, a glimpse into another world of fiction and fairytale.”
http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2009/july1/helen-musselwhite
http://www.helenmusselwhite.com/index.htm
Her work reminds me of the start of Watership Down, all beautiful circles and triangles inside them.
I remember seeing a lifesize forest madeout of white paper, all silhouettes and lit beautifully. The work and patience involved and the utter elegance of the white made for a really special piece.
Here is a blog devoted to paper related design. It’s got some great stuff on it!
Oohh, thank you Tom, that’s such a cool website, right up my alley
very very cute, especially like the papercraft installation of the castle. hehehe Me gonna look at it some more! Cheers again