A colourful gem I want to share with you

5 Mar

Tristan Hibberd piece of art made with recycled paper and directional spray paint — Source: Tristan Hibberd

Introduction

This is about a talented “creative to watch". Colour is trending in 2023. People are asking for more colour in their homes. I am not saying that the passion for Scandi design is waning but the joy of colour in interior design is raising its joyous head. Think Boho design and Maximalist decor. Artwork & accessories are a wonderful way to introduce some shades, tints and tones to an interior.

Artist - Tristan Hibberd, a young friendly creative who grew up surrounded by the world of art in the UK found the gift of time during the covid lockdown.

Close up of a spray painted Origami paper lotuses folded from recycled paper — Source: Wyecliffe Galleries

Spray painted Origami paper lotuses folded from recycled paper placed in a clear perspex presentation box with a white background — Source: Wyecliffe Galleries

So he developed a collection of extraordinary paper sculptures, framed unframed.

These unique pieces of art are the result of an interest in the ancient art of Japanese origami and the artist’s subsequent experimentation with recycled paper.

Carefully spray painted, a close-up.

Each art piece primarily uses ancient Japanese lotus-like flowers folded from recycled squares of paper, comics or maps as a foundation, placed side by side and then sprayed with colour.

Pink and yellow spray painted Origami paper lotuses folded from recycled paper

Pink and yellow spray painted Origami paper lotuses folded from recycled paper in slime white frame

The artist has a background in furniture design so is well versed in the importance of detail. Tristan Hibberd is now one of the featured artists at the Wyecliffe Galleries.

Finally

I wanted to share this with you as I found this “gem” at the launch of the London Design District in Greenwich. These lovely, colourful, sculptural, dimensional art creations. The result of talent, experimentation and free time bringing new life to an ancient tradition.