For creative duo JUDiTH+ROLFE a piece of paper provides an endless source of inspiration and resourcefulness. While Judith is the artist and maker of the two, Rolfe is the behind-the-scenes and logistics guy. Together, they create unique paper art that has garnered both online and offline attention, having been exhibited throughout the US.
With a background in architecture, both Judith and Rolfe (who go by their first names only), are drawn to modern, simple and clean design, with themes like geometry, nature, and typography constant throughout their work. Their inspiration includes things like Japanese Kumiko screens, Islamic tile designs, Rosemåling, Art Deco details, optical illusions, wallpaper patterns, album covers, and vintage botanical illustrations.
“The reason I was initially drawn to paper is because of its availability and ease of use,” Judith relayed in an interview with Make MN. “It’s not an intimidating medium; everyone has experience with paper.”
Her techniques include quilling, folding, cutting, and layering, with the finished product handcrafted piece by piece. “I started rolling paper coils, totally fell in love with the process, the repetitiveness of which I find both meditative and relaxing,” she says.
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