About

Work Practice
These paper entomology artworks are made using paper pieces that have been individually cut and pinned into place. The coloured pieces are made from vintage hand marbled papers which date back as far as the late 19th Century. They were made by highly skilled craftsmen using pigments and techniques that have since been lost. The butterflies and insects with handwriting on have been cut from letters written during the 1880's. Some works also incorporate gold and silver leaf.

About
Helen Ward is a Bristol based artist and designer. Having graduated from UWE in 2001 with a degree in Graphic Design, Helen started her career making pop-up books whilst training as a traditional bookbinder. When she is not making paper artwork, Helen works designing stationery, giftware and children's toys for major UK retailers.
Helen regularly exhibits her Paper Entomology work internationally and in several galleries across the UK.

Where To Buy
Paper Entomology artwork is currently being sold through the following galleries:
The Cube Gallery, Bristol and Marylebone - www.cube-gallery.co.uk
Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford - www.wisegal.com
Byard Art, Cambridge - www.byardart.co.uk
The Brownston Gallery, Devon - www.thebrownstongallery.co.uk

There are also a selection of limited edition handmade entomology cards available from the following outlets:
Fortune Green Interiors, 108 Fortune Green Road, West Hamstead, London The Grant Bradley Gallery, Bristol - www.grantbradleygallery.co.uk
Byard Art, Cambridge - www.byardart.co.uk
Tenderfoot, Bristol - www.tenderfooting.co.uk
Fig. 1, Bristol - www.fig1.co.uk

You can also visit Helen's online shop at http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/helenwardstudio