Paper on skin
35 WORKS
40 ARTISTS
11 COUNTRIES
PAPER ON SKIN 2024
GALA
FILM
EXHIBITIONS
WORKSHOPS
OUR STORY
Paper on Skin™ invites Australian and international artists to embrace the challenge of designing a wearable garment made from at least 80% paper.
The first gala event was held at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery in 2012. In 2022 we relocated to our new home of Devonport and expanded our suite of activities.
Paper on Skin™ is biennial. In 2024 we look forward to sharing more incredible works of art with our ever-growing audience, both online and in-person on the beautiful North-West Coast of Tasmania.
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News: Helen Hiebert announced as guest international workshop tutor
News: Universe of Paper project launched
PAPER ON SKIN 2024
KEY DATES
Feb 16 - Entries Close
Feb 23 - Round One Pre-Selection Notification
April 19 - Round Two Pre-Selection Closes
April 26 - Finalists Announced
Sept 21 - Gala Event and Award Evening
Sept 21 - Universe of Paper launch
Sept 22, 23, 24 - Workshops
Sept 28 - Nov 16 - Exhibition
PAPER ON SKIN 2024 judges
Katie Somerville
Katie Somerville is the Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the National Gallery of Victoria. She currently manages the research and development of the collection and the ongoing program of publications and exhibitions for the Fashion and Textiles Department.
During her time at the NGV Katie has curated and co-curated numerous exhibitions including, most recently, the extraordinary Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse. (2022).
Photo credit - Eugene Hyland
Pippa Dickson
Pippa Dickson PhD is one of Australia’s strongest advocates for art, craft, and design.
Pippa is currently a consultant, Board Director for the Australia Korea Foundation and Arts Pay Foundation, and was previously Director of Asialink Arts (2019-2023), also Chair of Design Tasmania (2012-2018).
Photo credit - Havard Sagen
Vivienne Breheney
Vivienne Breheney is a highly regarded and awarded Tasmanian artist, best known as a printmaker.
Through her decades of working in the medium, including a 40-year teaching career, Vivienne has experience across all forms of printmaking, giving her a unique understanding of paper.
All photography by Grant Wells Photo
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Kaori Kato (JPN), Bilateral Relations, 2022 Winner Major Prize, Paper on Skin, $5000
Lissa-Jane de Sailles (AUS), Red Waratah Girl, 2022 Winner Honourable Roger Jaensch MP Runner-Up Award, Paper on Skin, $2000
Kaori Kato (JPN), Bilateral Relations, 2022 Winner Major Prize, Paper on Skin, $5000
Leonie Oakes (AUS) Listening to the night, 2022 Winner Award in Honour of Pam and Neil Thorne sponsored by Janet De Boer OAM $1000
Sally Baldwin (UK) Lost Flowers (detail)
Acknowledgement of Country
Paper on Skin acknowledges that every part of Australia is, always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. We pay our respect to the original owners and custodians of the land where we meet, create and share.