With a background in Graphic Design, paper has always been an important aspect of my work. As a designer I designed for print for many years and through my work I learned how paper behaves, its different qualities and attributes.

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Through my Art & Design studies I gained knowledge and skills which I am still developing and enriching to this day. Working creatively means to continuously progress. As life was progressing too, I found myself all more often applying past experiences, skills and abilities, in making things with my hands. 

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While expanding my creative endeavours to other forms of arts and crafts, making use of my beloved paper, was natural and unforced. I let go of the strict guidelines that accompany a client based design brief and applied all my previous experiences and knowledge into my personal and intuitive creations. Through extensive research, experimentation, and a trial and error approach, I familiarised myself with paper not as a mere surface any more, but as an art medium in itself. Its eminent ability to be manipulated by hand and unsophisticated tools, make paper an alternative, pliable yet strong art material with an immense creative potential.

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My art is inspired by the endless possibilities of paper as a medium, and I always strive to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with this versatile material.

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For a lighter, craftier version of my work,

some studio shots and inspiration photos

please visit mariazampelascrafts.com