Lines, Ann (UK)
Grace
Ann is known for her sophisticated, feminine designs and intricate technique, as explained in her Artist Statement.
“My work is crafted from paper and explores the observed patterns of the world around me. The delicately constructed pieces are influenced by the physicality of textiles, and the paper is given a new lease of life through colour, shape, and formation. My work extracts the hidden elegance in paper and transforms it into innovative three-dimensional pieces.”
“My dresses are an expression of the love and appreciation for intricate and simplistic beauty which we don't always see even though it's there all the time.”
Ann is a graduate of Middlesex Polytechnic in London with a first class honours degree in 3D
Design. For 20 years Ann combined a career in education with working part-time as an artist. She has recently become a full-time artist.
Paper became “…the material I fell in love with. With an active interest in environmental sustainability, I enjoy making my own recycled paper and using this in my work. My art is constantly evolving as I discover new ideas and techniques. I am extremely
Technique used for Grace
Individual paper twines were painted and then plaited into larger strands. These strands were curved into a trellis design and glued together to form a strip of fabric. The dress was constructed top-down on a mannequin gradually applying the fabric strips. A cardboard frame was used to build out the bottom of the dress. This was removed once the desired shape was achieved.
The back of the dress was then laced together with paper twine.
The dress itself took 3 months to complete. The hat and bag will be constructed using the plait design and paper twine circles.
The necklace will consist of paper pulp shaped in silicon moulds.
Materials
Dress - 100% paper (20% of which is recycled), glue and paint.
Hat, Bag, Necklace - 100% recycled paper, glue and paint. The necklace clasp contains a small piece of wire.
See the Work on Film
Photos Credit: Grant Wells Photo and Tara Palmer Photography