Inspired by Japan, this series of paper artworks features indigo as its flagship dye. The handmade papers include willow in all its forms. The blue, called Ai in Japanese, signifies peace and serenity.
On the fine line between artist and craftswoman, Marie Lhomet masters the art of papermaking. Her specialisation is notably Japanese washi paper, which she explores in her finely textured works and more recently, in costume making. Just as she was beginning her career as an illustrator, Marie's work was noticed by the CEO of a big Japanese company, who offered to acquire her pieces. This encounter was a turning point in Marie's career, completely changing her life. It gave her the chance to discover the country, and over time to develop a heartfelt relationship with the culture, the people, and their approach to craft. From Japan, Marie has acquired the essence of the gestures and materials to which she attaches the greatest importance. It is how she conveys her emotions.
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Inspired by Japan, this series of paper artworks features indigo as its flagship dye. The handmade papers include willow in all its forms. The blue, called Ai in Japanese, signifies peace and serenity.
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Created in collaboration with basket weaver Catherine Romand, this fan inspired by Japan is made of woven willow and paper. It is part of a paper costume created during an artistic residency in the French capital of basketry, Villaines-Les-Rochers.
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This artwork is made of paper scraps from costumes created by Marie Lhomet, linen from Normandy, and willow from Touraine. The long-lasting yellow comes from weld, from 'resedare', which means to calm, one of the most used dyes by dyers for centuries.
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This original artwork is made of handmade mulberry paper. The artist included willow (splints, whole skin, and crushed) during an artistic residency in Villaines-Les-Rochers, the French capital of basketry. Textures and materials reveal a landscape.