Quirky Paper Mache Sculptures by Mierpapier

Granted, this is not the usual fare you typically see on All Things Paper, but hey, it's fun to be quirky for a change! Paper mache monsters sculpted by Miranda Mulder of Mierpapier are bound to bring a smile to your face. In fact, that's Miranda's intention with her art... to make people smile. 

 

Miranda is a Dutch artist who fell in love with the versatility of paper mache while studying Art and Design at university. An internship assignment for which she created 3D chickens launched a solo career she continues to enjoy nearly two decades later.

 

 

First, Miranda sketches an idea that has sprung from her vivid imagination. She then begins the process of blending shredded newsprint with water to make paper pulp and mixes it with wallpaper paste.

 

She shapes a rough approximation of the figure and once it is hard and dry, sands it into shape, adds textured pulp if needed - to give the look of fur, for example - and finally applies color and fine details with paint. 

The latter is what brings such warmth and personality to each little monster, bug, or furry friend.

 

Almost as enjoyable as seeing the figures is the description Miranda adds to each one via social media... for example: 'So, who brought the swimsuits?'

 

 

Judging by the legion of fans who follow her, there's a whole lot of love for Miranda's irresistible creatures. 

 

 

Visit the Mierpapier website/shop. Many items are marked sold at the moment, but Miranda is always happy to hear from people who would like a custom design or to have one recreated.

 

 

You'll find Miranda Mulder of Mierpapier on Instagram and Facebook.

 

 

There's no better time than now to say thank you for reading my posts this year. I appreciate each and every one of you and marvel at our community of folks with simple paper as its common bond. Wishing you an enjoyable festive season!