Paper Forest

 

Paper Forest was a rural arts project produced and created by Cabinet of Curiosity that focused on the heritage, nature and stories connected to the historic woodland pasture of Cobham Park and Cobham village on the North Kent Downs.

120 participants of all ages, from 4 years upwards, took part in art workshops held in rural locations and learnt about paper crafts through making their own individual paper cut silhouette. The art work made by participants during workshops was visually documented and converted into digital files for laser cutting. These were then incorporated into the design for a laser cut paper textile mural. The mural was gifted to National Trust Owletts for permanent exhibition within their collection.

The paper forest project was a joy to host. The final piece also brings a modern touch to an old, re-purposed space within Owletts. I love it and feel honoured to have it at Owletts. I'm sure my great grandfather [Herbert Baker, architect], who was a modernist and a designer who loved symbols and integrating the representation of local people and ideas, would have appreciated this project. The artists are talented but open, and have mastered the knack of sharing and involving people effortlessly. This is a rare combination. I look forward to working them more in the future.  

Camilla Baker, National Trust Owletts.

Image credits

PAPER FOREST, 2017, Cabinet of Curiosity Studio, Community Workshops and Permanent Installation

Photos: Cabinet of Curiosity Studio

PAPER FOREST: CABINET OF CURIOSITY STUDIO 
Ashley Family Foundation, UK
National Trust Owletts, Cobham, Kent, UK
June 2017-March 2018