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Work Practice
These paper entomology artworks are made using paper pieces that have been hand cut with a scalpel and individually pinned into place. The coloured designs are made from vintage hand marbled paper. These papers are very precious and 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.

About
Helen Ward is a Bristol based, freelance designer/illustrator. 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. By day, she spends most of her time designing children's products and surface patterns, but in her free time, she likes to create artwork using some of the skills she learned making books.
Helen has exhibited in many places around Bristol and is currently being represented by the Cube Gallery. In 2007 she was invited to participate in the Paper Works exhibition at Bury City Gallery in Lancashire. Helen also has works in the world-touring exhibition of trainer art and culture, Sneaker Pimps.

Where To Buy
Paper Entomology artwork is currently being sold through the following galleries:
The Cube Gallery, Bristol - www.cube-gallery.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
The Fire Works Gallery, Bristol - www.fireworksjewellery.com
Fig. 1, Bristol - www.fig1.co.uk
Organique, Bristol - www.shoporganique.co.uk