I make collections of tiny envelopes, flowers and boats using a variety of papers, including maps, books, music, and old postcards and letters. I also create installations using hundreds of paper flowers.
I’m interested in how we communicate and how that has changed over the years. It’s not often we send or receive handwritten letters now, and I’m fascinated with the memories shared in them.
I also enjoy taking photos, and I’ve been photographing the sky every day since the beginning of lockdown in March 2020.
My work
Viking boats
Paper boats made from sea charts and gold paper inspired by boats in the National Museum of Denmark.
Japanese anemones
Delicate paper flowers made from old Japanese books and gold paper.
Installations
Installations created with paper flowers made with copies of letters and gold paper stamens.
Paper cello
The paper cello is inspired by the musical instruments depicted in the decorative plasterwork at Powderham Castle, Kenton, Devon.
Sky News
I’ve been photographing the sky every day since the beginning of lockdown in March 2020.
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About Gillian
Gillian Taylor is a paper artist based in Devon, England. She creates collections of tiny envelopes, paper boats, poppy installations and more.
She’s also been photographing the sky every day since the beginning of lockdown in 2020.
Get In Touch
- gillianartist@btinternet.com
- 07761 546075
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