Interview With Quarterly Magazine Paper Runway

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jasmine

Interview With Quarterly Magazine Paper Runway

I know it has been a few weeks since our last interview, but fear not this one in particular is worth the wait! Being a paper lover as well as blogger it is hard in some means to locate the absolute perfect sources for finding new artists working in the medium of paper and keeping up for that matter.

This quarterly magazine that we are featuring today provides everything from showcases of party planning to the latest and greatest paper artists and everything in between. They produce captivating stories that keep the reader intrigued with the latest events, showcases of new artists and trinkets for practically any viewers taste. Without further adieu I am happy to share the Australia-based quarterly magazine Paper Runway! Be sure to check out their latest issue (featured above) and be sure to sign up for the 5th issue!
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Arthur by Paul Mullen

Posted on April 24, 2012 by jasmine

Arthur by Paul Mullen

Paul Mullen is a design student from Aberdeen, Scotland who has a true passion for design, type and illustration. This character that he designed for one of his classes, Arthur, is inspired by the seagulls heard throughout Scotland. Paul pays very close attention to precision by way of paper engineering, building on his technical skills which clearly show in it’s vast detail. This piece took him approximately 3 weeks to complete and by far a lovely paper craft.
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Hydro-Fold by Christophe Guberan

Posted on April 18, 2012 by daniel

Hydro Fold - ECAL - Christophe Guberan

Christophe Guberan, a third-year Bachelor student of Industrial Design at ECAL/University of art and design Lausanne created Hydro-Fold, a project that experiments with self folding inkjet printed paper. “The idea is to give shape to paper through the simple use of water, adapting an existing printer to control the phenomenon. This experimental approach allowed me to explore new avenues of research,” explains Christophe Guberan. Indeed, this project is based on a totally new experimental process which, using a printer, a simple sheet of tracing paper and water, creates a transition from 2D to 3D, generating tiny volumes in just a few minutes.

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Caine’s Cardboard Arcade

Posted on April 16, 2012 by daniel

Cane's Cardboard Arcade

Caine is a 9 year old boy who built an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto parts store. At first, business was slow—that is, until his first customer, filmmaker Nirvan Mullick, was inspired to organize a flashmob through Facebook and Reddit, sending a slew of worthy gamers upon Caine’s Arcade and capturing the magic day in a wonderful short film. Caine’s inventive spirit and his simple and creative cardboard Arcades are truly inspiring. We hope you enjoy the short film as much as we do!

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Ministry of Sound, Saturday Sessions Posters

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jasmine

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Andrew Bradford is a graphic designer that has created a set of three posters to promote the Ministry of Sound Saturday Sessions. He has built them out of several colorful layers representing sound waves similar to David Benmussa’s Joy Division tribute.
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Josh Ritter’s Music Video Made From 12,000 Sheets of Paper

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jasmine

Josh Ritter's Music Video Made From 12000 Pieces of Paper

“While the end result may have been crafted by humans, the project actually started out digitally as a computer animation before the storyboard was transformed into paper cutouts.” — The Creator’s Project

Josh Ritter‘s new music video entitled “Love Is Making Its Way Back Home” features a guy driving through the night on this remarkable journey made with 12,000 pieces of construction paper back to what he calls home. The video-making collective Prominent Figures put their heart and soul into this piece to produces this astounding animation below that goes from a two-toned environment to a complete psychedelic finale using absolutely no effects in post-production.
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Money Portraits by Senseteam

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jasmine

Money Portraits by Senseteam

Big Business 3 is a book and poster series by Chinese creative agency Senseteam. Very reminiscent to embroidered patchwork, this series cuts apart and reconfigures currencies from countries around the world in the hopes of examining identity and cultural desires that link wealth, branding, human expressions and ethnicities.
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Topographic Paper Landscapes by Noriko Ambe

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jasmine

Topographic Paper Landscapes by Noriko Ambe

“Started in ’99, this is my life work. I individually cut single sheets of paper by free-hand and stack them together. The work consists of positive or negative shapes. I am trying to embody relationships among humans, time and nature.” — Noriko Ambe

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Little Paper Idols by Gautam Dutta

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jasmine

Little Paper Idols

“Illustrating various characters of Hindu divinities with the help of colored paper. And crafting their form and shape with various cuts and paste. I loved playing with bold contrast in colors and this work had given me ample opportunity to do the same.” — Gautam Dutta

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Swarm: Pinned Skin Collage by David Adey

Posted on March 23, 2012 by jasmine

Swarm: Pinned Skin Collage by David Adey

David Adey is a master of taking something from our every day lives, fashion magazines, and transforming them into these incredibly detailed works of art. With this particular piece entitled “Swarm”, there is a whirlwind of different tones of skin pulled and cut from the very pages of magazines and pinned to form a literal swarm as if nature itself is erupting from the depths. Also very appropriate, since spring has approached us in this very manner. One can only imagine the extensive amount of hours placed in how meticulous it is. Also be sure to check out his other immensely detailed works at www.davidadey.com.
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