PAPERFICIAL
« … is like paper, either of delicate transparency or of flexible stability, it can be cut like paper, or folded, scrunched up or pressed together, it wants to be painted and printed like paper.
Paper creations are the big subject of many current exhibitions and catalogues. Inspired by this there is a trend in design and craft which turns many other things into something paperficial, just as if it were made of paper. We have put together some astonishing examples of this for your delectation. » Hannah Louise Lamb – this young british artist trained at Royal College of Art, has won a number of prizes and her silhouette cut-out inspired jewellery is receiving a lot of attention in England.

Hannah Louise Lamb – necklace ‘Large chalcedony pattern’ 2010 – Silver, chalcedony, rock crystal, ribbon.
Sarah Kelly – ‘Saloukee‘, « obverse bracelet« , 2009 – this young jewellery designer from England makes incredibly subltle paper jewellery which astonish.
Tithi Kutchamuch « All-Year-Rings« , 12 different paper finger-rings, one for each month of the year, which can be folded from a card – Tithi Kutchamuch from Thailand studied at the Royal College of Art and is one of the most innovative designers currently to be found in London. Her work, which is mostly about everyday phenomena from a humorous point of view has had many awards and recognitions. She developed the « All-Year-Rings » together with Nutre Arayavanish.
Clara Breen, brooch made from paper and silver, 2009 – the young French artist lives and works in London were she creates jewellery pieces from found papers, silver and pearls.
Beate Eismann, « brooch 2010″ going back to the theme on pralines « fragmentarium« , hand-created paper, silver, rubies, zirconia, high-grade steel – Beate Eismann studied amongst others at the Burg Giebichenstein, Art- and Design Academie in Halle, where she continued as an artistic assistant of the jewellery class. Her own jewellery is always made in the context of various projects.
Leah Miles, brooch 2009, paper glues and turned, yarn, pearls – Young English artist Leah Miles won the title of « best newcomer » in 2009 at the British Association of Contemporary Jewellery.

Beate Eismann,’brooch 2010′ going back to the theme on pralines ‘fragmentarium’

Beate Eismann, paper brooch

Leah Miles, brooch 2009, paper glues and turned, yarn, pearls

Saloukee Oblique Bracelet

Saloukee Observe Bracelet 2009

Clara Breen (FR), brooch made from paper and silver, 2009

Saloukee- Un-Tied Revolution paper necklace – Hand folded, embossed, paper, rivets, satin ribbon.

Leah Miles - Untitled wine silk brooch

Tithi Kutchamuch -Nutre Arayavanish- RingsPaper -12 different paper rings which can be folded from a card.

Tithi Kutchamuch -Nutre Arayavanish- RingsPaper

Clara Breen - necklaces 2010 -Printed paper, 925 silver

Clara Breen – blue paper & silver brooch

Clara Breen- Lime green Paper and silver brooch
Clara Breen-Corrugated silver & paper earrings
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