Progressing with Paper : Exploring a more sustainable Practice

Developing your Creative practice (DYCP) Project

“Progressing with Paper’’ was a 10 month research and development project supported through Arts council England’s Developing Your Creative Practice Programme. The project focused on exploring more ecological and sustainable ways of working with paper - a material central to my practice. Throughout the project I investigated new techniques and materials, experimenting with recycled cardboard, paper pulp and papers with a low envirnmental impact. I consulted with mentors and coaches, undertook a 4 day residency at the Paper Foundation to make hand-made paper out of plant fibres and by-products from the textile industry. I learnt basket weaving and mould making techniques from professional practitioners. The research culminated in 5 character based artworks, embodying a balance between sustainability, craftsmanship and storytelling. I hope to use this research to inform my future practice, one that places environmental responsibility at the heart of the making process.

Photos of final work on location by Jenny Jones