Graham Hay’s unusual paperclay sculptures are often inspired by architecture and unique Western Australian flora. Hundreds of individual parts are organised into structures, to suggest social organizations.
The new medium of paperclay (processed cellulose fibre mixed with clay, and later fired) has enabled him to push the physical and expressive boundaries of ceramics. It has also led to invitations to give workshops across the country, and globe. Originally a by-product of making his paperclay, Graham also developed new techniques to compress and carve paper into sculptures (no glue). Over time the amount of information coming at us has grown, as well as the scale of the work.
“Net I” Ceramic Earthenware & Terracotta Paperclay - 110×120x60cm. Photo: Victor France
“Curved Information as Object” 4 tonnes of government documents - 250×250x600cm. Photo: Marcia Lochhead
“Gateway” Ceramic Earthenware & Terracotta Paperclay - 37×37x27cm. Photo: Victor France
“Pull, Twist and Bend” Paper: Gold Corp annual report and mining prospectuses - 190×180x85cm. Photo: Fran Dennis
For more on Graham checkout his site www.grahamhay.com.au
Dear Mr. Graham,
I am a ceramıc Artıst ,and I’m living in Turkey. First I found a book about paper clay and I’m interested with it.After When I was looking for it in internet I saw your name and your work shop in Keshkemed Univercity.(I’m sorry please for my English,I can make some mistakes;))) )Now I’m trying some Things for paper clay.
When and Where will you make a workshop for paperclay again?
Thank You verry much.:)
Left by Arzu Karayel on May 12th, 2006