Using patterns and colours from Manchester School of Art and the pantone decade colours, I started forming my own papers, to bring the total number of papers I have available to 175. I used some of the materials I used to make the matchsticks, with the addition of some stamps, as the metallic stamping pads added a bit of shine, glamour and sophistication to the designs. Gold and silver are also ancient materials, so seem timeless. They have been around through the life of the art school, and are also in fashion currently.
The hand-drawn quality of the squares works well, creating interesting textures and natural variation within each piece, while use of a range of materials helps to keep a playful feel to the work.
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