Woven paper, sculptures, and textile works created from handmade paper and recycled materials.
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A collection of paper weavings and sculptures. The works spans over fifteen years of paper creations.
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Julie VonDerVellen is a paper artist and Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Carroll University in Wisconsin, USA.
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Bespoke artwork for brand campaigns, special events, residential and/or commercial properties are available upon request. See below for more information.
Julie VonDerVellen is a contemporary fine artist working in handmade paper weavings and sculptures, based in Wisconsin. Her current studio practice centers on the Library Series, which incorporates vintage library cards and found ephemera into woven compositions.
About
Available Work
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Date Due: Withdrawn
Handmade paper, recycled date due cards
6.25 x 12.25”, 13 x 19.5” framed
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Overdue
Watercolor, handmade paper, recycled date cards
28 × 21”
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Push Pull
Handmade paper, acrylic, watercolor, chalk pastels
18 x 38”
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Date Due II
Handmade paper, recycled date cards
18.5 x 16.5”, 24 x 21” with frame
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Turn Page
Handmade paper woven, watercolor, acrylic
12.5 x 12.25”, 13.125 x 11.625 with frame
The Collections
Paper Weavings
Handmade paper weavings, exploring abstract marks, pattern, and repetition
Creative Process
What materials do you use?
Pieces are typically created using watercolor and acrylic on Korean Hanji or Thai Kozo papers in addition to recycled materials such as library date cards. I used LaCroix cardboard, newspapers, a university policies booklet, caution tape, and beer packaging in custom pieces!
How do you weave paper?
Artwork is designed using 1/8” strips of paper (weft) that are woven through a cut foundational piece (warp) with the help of a sewing needle. I add one piece at a time to ensure consistency and straight lines.
What inspires your work?
My work focuses on the redefinition of traditional book structures. Through sculpture and painting, the pieces reflects the time, place, and emotions embedded within significant moments.
