Papermaking

I am a Hand Papermaker and I make paper with a purpose!

I am a Hand Papermaker and I make paper with a purpose!

Art to me is a language with no words and yet has the power to communicate, convey and connect effectively and profoundly. My everyday encounters with my children lead to curiosity, discovery, experimentation, and reflections, which carry over into my art making process. Like children, it demands a substantial amount of time, effort and attention and can be both laborious and gratifying.

I absolutely love working with my children in the studio to have fun and engagement but most importantly to help them explore, comprehend, and develop a deeper connection with the art making process.

I owe the creative side of me to my mother and the critical side to my father. Today, I am able to experience, nurture and utilize these aspects in my personal and professional life. I am very grateful to them!

Kenaf Fiber

Cotton has always been my preferred choice of fiber to make paper for my etchings. It is very versatile and can be used for watercolor, drawing, writing, printing etc.

As much as I love working with cotton, I find the paper to be a bit bland. Hence, I experimented with Kenaf fiber and I am very pleased with the outcome. The paper has a beautiful natural tone to it which I am fond of.

This print is a result of my love for Papermaking, Printmaking and Photography.

Photo Etching, Chine Collé on Kenaf paper that I made. 12”x12”