Richard Sweeney

I’ve been researching patterns and movement and have been thinking about using origami and paper folding to explore these ideas. Through this, I came across Richard Sweeney, and artists who’s work I’d not seen before.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardsweeney/tags/sculpture/

Sweeney uses paper and card to create patterns, objects, sculptures and other creative works. Projects have included a series of sculptural works in paper commissioned by Selfridges for display in the flagship store windows, Orchard Street, London, January 2008…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardsweeney/sets/72157603387509075/,

and a paper sculpture installation at the Stamp Staircase, Somerset House, London in October 08…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardsweeney/

Lighting and photography also play an important role in his work.