Anchor: Relin Hedly
Photographs: Papier Mâché studio
Papier mache sculptures are not only conversation pieces but also play an important role in changing the mood and putting life to a space. It is an instant attention seeker as well. Papier mache artist Bharati Pitre reveals how to add a spice of elegance to simple-looking interiors with papier mache sculptures.
- Draw attention to plain-looking walls using papier mache sculptures as wall mounts. It creates a unique story and gives it a different dimension when used as wall mounts.
- Place these colourful sculptures on the floor very close to the wall to transform the look of your interiors.
- Make these sculptures the centre of attraction by placing them in such a way that you can actually walk around it and view its beauty. These look adorable as centre pieces.
- You can use papier mache sculpture in different sizes. The smaller ones can be placed on the table, whereas the large sculptures can be hung from the ceiling.
- Another unique way to use these conversation pieces is to utilize it as paper weight on your centre table. It adds colour and drama to your space.
About the author
Bharati Pitre
Papier mache artist
Bharati Pitre is a mixed media artist who currently works in paper pulp. She studied at Sophia Polytechnic in Mumbai with a specialization in illustration. Bharati’s work ranges from purely serious art to experimental and commissioned work, which is part of various private collections in India and abroad. The public art which she created for the first biennale held in Pune, is now installed at Lakshmibai Pitre Kalasangrahalaya, a museum in Devrukh, Ratnagiri district.<br />
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Bharati has been actively participating in various group shows where she has been able to carve a niche for herself, creating a lot of curiosity which has led to her conducting many workshops in various cities across India. Her work has been selected for many juried shows like the Art Society of India, the Bombay Art society, India Art Festival, etc. She is also a visiting faculty at DeCAD (Devrukh College of Art and Design) where she inspires many to follow in her footsteps. She has also had an opportunity to teach at ASEEMA, an NGO for street children.