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Artist Creates Stretching Paper Sculpture of Notorious B.I.G.

New York based artist Felix Semper’s stretchable paper sculptures at first glance appears to be a stone bust, when in fact this sculpture of Notorious B.I.G. is entirely comprised of hundreds of layers of paper that have been glued together and meticulously carved. Felix’s stretchable paper sculptures are inspired by traditional marble stone busts. Through this fluid movement each sculpture has an added playful mobility as opposed to the traditional aesthetic. He has transformed the medium to stretch, twist, elongate and retract.

Continue reading here: http://strictlypaper.com/blog/2017/05/felix-semper-stretching-paper-sculpture-of-biggie-smalls/

stephanie tischAugust 23, 2017paper, design, graphic designer

G.F. Smith's Ocean-Inspired 'Tidal' Paper Installation Takes Centre Stage in its New London Showroom

In an increasingly digital world, a company like G.F Smith is a testament to the enduring and unique appeal of paper. Founded in London in 1885, the Hull-made paper brand has spent 131 years building its reputation on quality and service to become the UK’s largest specialist paper company. Last December, the opening of its first ever showroom, sees the G.F Smith brand turn the page to an exciting new chapter.

stephanie tischAugust 9, 2017paper, metallic paper, design, graphic designer

Odin Asked a Paper Engineer to Package it's Latest Fragrance

After years of success with their best-selling Black Line of smoky, woody scents, the creative team at Odin took a sharp left turn with their White Line, a trio of citrusy, floral fragrances with a whole new olfactive palette. Nothing signals change to a consumer more quickly than new packaging, so Odin co-founder Eddy Chai reached out to paper engineer Matthew Shlian. The results took the collection to an even higher level.

See the story behind the design: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/why-odin-asked-a-paper-engineer-to-package-its-latest-fragrance/

stephanie tischJuly 13, 2017paper, design

Fine German Paper with Metallic Flare

A laboratory for the way music is taught, presented and experienced, New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy prepares graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in the world’s fore- most orchestras and ensembles. To illustrate their mission in fulfilling the dreams of aspiring musicians, this bespoke gala invitation celebrates the idea that every great achievement began as a fragile glimmer of possibility. Highly regarded for making some of the world’s most imaginative papers, Gmund’s Action Night Offshore Blue paper was chosen for it’s unique micro embossed iridescent finish, transcending the line between formal and festive.

Shine on > http://us.gmund.com/content/en/new-world-symphony-gala-mi- ami-0

stephanie tischJune 21, 2017Gmund, design, paper, metallic

All That Glitters – Unique, Modern Gold From the Master of Metallic Paper

In 1974, Gmund Paper developed a unique process which used a special technique to apply pigment to paper. This is what causes the exceptional refraction of light on the paper – something that never fails to enchant for the world’s most precious invitations and brochures. Continuously devel- oped and improved over the years, the end result of decades of research and experience is now available for all to admire in the new collection Gmund Gold. It covers a range of 12 golden nuances, from subtle iridescence to the most dazzling gold in the paper industry.

Read the full story > http://us.gmund.com/content/en/new-gmund-gold- paper

stephanie tischJune 14, 2017design, paper, metallic paper, Gmund