Community Arts: Sofia Paperart Fest 2012

There are 102 artists from 29 countries taking part in this innovative show, which comprises 2D and 3D paper art works unrestricted by technique, style or material.

The Amateras Annual Paper Art Exhibition was established in 2009 to promote the exploration worldwide of paper as an art form.

According to the organisers, "the purpose of the exhibition is to stimulate the development of creativity and innovation, to exceed the ordinary imagination of using paper and to promote the exchange of ideas and sharing of original experiments."

The exhibition continues until June 2nd in the Art Alley Gallery, Sofia, Bulgaria.

More information available on their webpage www.amateras.eu

Two of my paperart works have been selected for inclusion in this show in Sofia, which is part of the Amateras Annual Paper Art Exhibition Bulgaria.

"2012..flow.."

15cms x 20cms

Tracing and cotton papers, torn and layered

"2012..heart opening.."

15cms x 15cms

Tracing and cotton papers, torn and layered

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