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The Paper Project
This project uses post consumer waste to create new aesthetic pieces
At its core Project Reclaim uses everyday materials, textiles and objects, that are usually discarded, into a new aesthetic and sculptural form.
The Paper Project (commenced 2023) was inspired by the work of interior designers, craft people and artists with a special interest in paper. It uses recycled, one sided or waste paper, that is pulped and then mixed with paint to create interior pieces. It also uses single use plastic bottles and containers as moulds or as part of the internal piece.
Significant Memories
Creating pieces that support us to restore and create new memories. Giving a second life and providing a special and personal reminder of people, places and events that make up our lives.

Wedding Lace Lives On
My mother was a seamtress, a very good one, who made our everyday clothes as well as outfits for significant events. She made herself a blue lace suit over 40 years ago for my brother's wedding. The fabric is a rich embroided Italian lace.
The fabric is now the basis of this vase piece, with an internal painted paper structure to support it. The memory of my mum's skills lives on through this piece.

Purple Punk
This lamp is a mix of paper, a vase and tassels and powered by a low voltage LED light.
Blue Ray
These lamps are powered by a low voltage LED light strip to provide a warm effect. They also use paper, pulped and coloured.Containers
Size: Jugs high 28 cm, Lid pieces high 20cm





















