Geo
Paper Series
Exhibited alongside a collective of artists at Clerkenwell Design Week, London, 2015.
The Geo Paper Series is a compilation of abstract geometric paper sculptures inspired by Bauhaus paper experiments (particularly those created by Josef Albers).
The sculptures showcase the dramatic effects simple paper engineering techniques (folds and cuts) can create from the humble and overlooked medium of paper.
Geo 1, Tectonics - front
Geo 1, Tectonics - back
Geo 2, Diagonals
Geo 3, Division - front
Geo 3, Division - back
Geo 4, Concentric - front
Geo 4, Concentric - back
Geo 5, Semi - front
Geo 5, Semi - back
Geo 3, Homage - front
Geo 3, Homage - back
Abstract trio
Exhibited alongside a collective of paper artists during London Design Festival, 2016.
A trio of abstract paper artworks exploring concentric folds and dynamic colour combinations.
Abstract 1
Abstract 2
Abstract 3
Ultrafabrics Showroom
Window Display
Unveiled during Clerkenwell Design Week 2019, Paper Tango was commissioned to create an eye catching window installation for leather-free performance fabric specialists, Ultrafabrics.
The design brief was open to interpretation but needed to celebrate one or more of the following themes; Ultrafabrics’ Japanese heritage, the year of 2020 or colour.
To celebrate Ultrafabrics’ Japanese heritage inspiration was taken from traditional Japanese textile and ceramic patterns. There are specific symbolic significance to each graphic pattern and these attributes also reflected Ultrafabrics’ core brand values and ethos. (For example: Seigaiha – The traditional pattern of waves symbolises resilience, peace and tranquility. Asanaha – The traditional pattern of hemp leaves symbolises growth, development and durability.)
Some of the more illustrative patterns (cranes, koi fish, cherry blossoms) linked thematically to a talk that was held at the Ultrafabrics showroom as part of Clerkenwell Design Week’s public event schedule. Phil Pond of forecasting agency Scarlett Opus presented a talk on "20:20" and the Japanese-inspired trends related to style and visual expressions that would influence design over the next year.
The window display featured 12 laser-cut faux-leather panels that were suspended from the ceiling at different heights and depths into the showroom space. The installation measured 4.4m wide x 3.4m high x 3m deep.
Ultrafabrics showroom window display (4m wide) featuring 12 suspended laser-cut faux-leather panels. The large panels are 3m in length.
View from inside the showroom space.
Perspective view of the installation from inside the showroom space.
Closeup of laser-cut detailing of Koi fish pattern
Phil Pond presenting a talk ‘20:20’ on future trends as part of Clerkenwell Design Week 2019.
Kimberle Frost presenting a talk ‘Colour Anthology’ on colour trends as part of Clerkenwell Design Week 2019.
