Our August artist of the month is paper cutter Gaby Studer whose delicate and detailed works are impressed by types within the pure world.
Gaby Studer
Schöfflisdorf, Switzerland
“An concept turns into a drawing, the drawing turns into an actual reducing template with the assistance of an ink pen, and when I’m pleased with it I begin reducing.”
The place do you make your work?
I work in my small studio in our home. I take pleasure in it, the backyard, the animals, the peace and quiet, even when it’s not at all times very presentable.
How lengthy have you ever been working with paper?
I’ve been working with paper 9 years now. Drawing was once my ardour, however since I found paper reducing there’s nothing else for me anymore 😉
How would you describe your method to paper artwork?
An concept turns into a drawing, the drawing turns into an actual reducing template with the assistance of an ink pen, and when I’m pleased with it I begin reducing.
The place do you discover inspiration?
Primarily in nature. I like to be out and about and to take a look at all the pieces with a paper reduce eye.
Describe your work to us in three phrases:
Nature life like, filigree, atmospheric
What are your favourite papers to work with?
My 50 grams one-sided black one-sided white paper from a papercut good friend, newer additionally numerous tissue papers.
What software may you not stay with out?
My NT-400 Cutter, there isn’t a higher for me.
What’s the smartest thing about working with paper as a medium?
I like the feel of paper, I like the infinite prospects, and I like that I want so little—good mild, cutter, silence, readily discovered nearly in all places.
Who’re your favourite paper artists?
Oh, there are soooo many to admire—all of my fellow Paper Artist Collective artists, however most of all I like Ernst Oppliger, the good previous grasp of Swiss paper reducing.
What are you engaged on in the intervening time?
I nonetheless making the ultimate preparations for my solo exhibition in August, after which I’ll begin to implement my concept for a mission with reference to “Roots”.
