Today’s spot of creativiTEA is brought to you by Swedish paper artist Cecelia Levy, who creates stunning three dimensional pieces with old book pages and glue, using a papier maché technique. Of her work, she says:
The choice of material is no coincidence. As a graphic designer and bookbinder, I have a strong interest in paper, typography, small details. Text and symbols are sometimes used as decoration, deliberately or randomly. The tactile experience is determined by the quality of the paper. I cherish the traces of the previous owners; dedications, notes, stains, and also the signs of time passing – discolorations, scratches, rust stains and holes after binding.
In my work I explore concepts such as time, memory, transience, traces, resistance and adaptability. Recycling and environmental aspects are important factors, but not the main purpose of my creations.
Isn’t it wonderful how she’s illuminating the personal histories of these old books by assigning them a new form? I like to think of her delicate and seemingly fragile paper cups and saucers as vessels for dreams.
For more of Cecelia’s lovely work, visit her website. She also makes beautiful bowls, plates, thistles, bird eggs, even boots!
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Copyright © 2014 Jama Rattigan of Jama’s Alphabet Soup. All rights reserved.
Gorgeous! I’ve been fascinated by paper art for ages. Makes me want to grab some scissors and create!
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Just amazing what people can do with paper, patience, and imagination. 🙂
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Just your cup of tea, Jama! What beautiful work- such graceful, delicate forms and so well done!
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I imagine this work is a great form of meditation.
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Stunning! The only trouble is picking out which one I love best. And yes, it makes me want to pick up scissors and paper, too.
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Can’t pick a favorite either. Spiderman Comics never looked so good. 🙂
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Just exquisite! makes me want to reach out and touch.
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Me too — just to see how firm or fragile they really are in person. 🙂
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Wow they are fabulous!
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Agree!
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Glad you like them :).
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Cool! Pretty! WONDERFUL!!!
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Yes yes yes!
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Very cool! “Odd One Out” and “Tulip” are my favorites. I would like to see her bird eggs — I’ll go check out her site.
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Yes, I like Odd One Out too — something about those cool numbers :).
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Sorry I missed this yesterday, Jama, so cool. Our art teacher does paper art, but collage. I’ll share these wonderful examples with her. All are exquisite, but I love that coffee pot! Thank you!
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The entire coffee set is cool — maybe she’ll make a tea set sometime? 🙂
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A dream vessel – wow! Love them all…
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Dreams and wishes . . .
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Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this art with us. They make me think of fairy tales.
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Yes, they do have a magical fairy tale quality about them. 🙂
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Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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🙂
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