Paper workshop at Kunsthochschule Kassel

Paper workshop at Kunsthochschule Kassel, originally uploaded by Richard Sweeney.

On invitation from Prof. Oliver Vogt, I gave a workshop in paper folding for the first year students of Product Design at the Art University Kassel, Germany.

After demonstrating basic folding techniques, the students were set free to explore form making in paper, with an emphasis on repetition and structure.

16th-17th January 2012

Folding Neon

Untitled, originally uploaded by Richard Sweeney.

I was invited to Neon Workshops, Wakefield for a short residency, where I was given the opportunity to work with Neon for the first time. Firstly I experimented with bending sheet acrylic by hand using the heat of the gas-torches, creating tactile, fluid shapes, which then formed the basis for a series of neon sculptures.

The body of work is on show now at Neon Workshops until 10th January 2012- www.neonworkshops.com

With thanks to Richard Wheater for technical assistance.

Block Party celebrates pattern-cutting beyond the garment

Block Party: contemporary craft inspired by the art of the tailor, is a new touring exhibition from the Crafts Council that previews at designjunction, Victoria House, Southampton Row, from 22 to 25 September, as part of this year’s London Design Festival. The exhibition features the Angel Statuette by Richard Sweeney.

The exhibition is free to attend, requiring online registration at the following link: http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/

Paper Art Fest 2011- Sofia, Bulgaria

The 2011 Paper Art Fest presents an International exhibition of paper artworks, with works showing at venues throughout the city of Sofia from 3rd May- 30th June. The festival highlights the unique creative potential of paper, as well as demonstrating techniques to inspire creativity at workshops and lectures.

The 2011 Paper Fest will have its opening in the City Art Gallery on the 3rd of May.

The International festival will open at The National Art Gallery on the 5th of May, with further receptions at other venues through the week.

Sofia Paper Fest 2011 website: http://www.amateras.eu/foudation/home.html

Richard Sweeney and Boucheron.

Wallpaper* Handmade:  April 13th- 17th 2011, Milan.



A sculptural piece created in collaboration with Boucheron for Wallpaper Magazine's Handmade exhibition

Showcasing one-off collaborations between designers and craftsmen, makers and manufacturers of the highest quality.. this is a celebration of beautiful new friendships and beautiful new things.

Brioni, Via del Gesu 2A, Milan,
Central Milan
http://www.wallpaper.com