Paper on skin
PAPER ON SKIN
33 WORKS
38 ARTISTS
11 COUNTRIES
OUR STORY
Paper on Skin™ invites Australian and international artists to embrace the challenge of designing a wearable garment made from at least 80% paper.
The first gala event was held at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery in 2012. In 2022 we relocated to our new home of Devonport and expanded our suite of activities.
Paper on Skin™ is biennial. In 2024 we look forward to sharing more incredible works of art with our ever-growing audience, both online and in-person on the beautiful North-West Coast of Tasmania.
21 Sept saw the presentation of the the 2024 collection of finalist’s works in a spectacular gala at the paranaple arts centre. We also opened the inspiring community art installation Universe of Paper.
The Paper on Skin™ exhibition will run from 28 Sept - 16 Nov at the Devonport Regional Gallery.
NEWS: The Paper on Skin™ film is showing on the big screen in the Market Square pavilion in Devonport daily at noon from the 11 - 16 November.
Online release coming soon!
PAPER ON SKIN 2024
Sept 21 - Gala and Award Presentation
Sept 21 - Universe of Paper launch
Sept 28 - Nov 16 Paper on Skin™ Exhibition
at the Devonport Regional Gallery
PAPER ON SKIN 2024 judges
Katie Somerville
Katie Somerville is the Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the National Gallery of Victoria. She currently manages the research and development of the collection and the ongoing program of publications and exhibitions for the Fashion and Textiles Department.
During her time at the NGV Katie has curated and co-curated numerous exhibitions including, most recently, the extraordinary Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse. (2022).
Photo credit - Eugene Hyland
Pippa Dickson
Pippa Dickson PhD is one of Australia’s strongest advocates for art, craft, and design.
Pippa is currently a consultant, Board Director for the Australia Korea Foundation and Arts Pay Foundation, and was previously Director of Asialink Arts (2019-2023), also Chair of Design Tasmania (2012-2018).
Photo credit - Havard Sagen
Vivienne Breheney
Vivienne Breheney is a highly regarded and awarded Tasmanian artist, best known as a printmaker.
Through her decades of working in the medium, including a 40-year teaching career, Vivienne has experience across all forms of printmaking, giving her a unique understanding of paper.
All photography by Grant Wells Photo
Sally Baldwin, (UK). After the bushfires - Regeneration
Winner of the Major Award $5000, 2024
Darryl Bedford, (UK). Alchemy
Winner of the Mayor of Devonport 'Behind the Curtain' Award $500, 2024
Dior Mahnken, (AUS). Love the Skin You’re In
Winner of the Honourable Roger Jaensch MP Runner-Up Award, $2000, 2024
Kaori Kato, (JPN). Essence of Spring
Winner of the Award in Honour of Pam and Neil Thorne sponsored by Janet De Boer OAM $1000, 2024
Derek Voopostel, (AUS). Summer, (Dress for Janice)
Winner of the Designer Dreaming Award sponsored by Stephanie Reynolds, AUD$1000, 2024
Acknowledgement of Country
Paper on Skin acknowledges that every part of Australia is, always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. We pay our respect to the original owners and custodians of the land where we meet, create and share.