Paper Passion

We want to invite you to the inspiring world of paper

People use paper all over the world to create amazing projects – from photographers and paper artist to illustrators and architects. Paper Passion by Arctic Paper is a series of portraits where we highlight some of the worlds most interesting creators – to show the endless possibilities of paper.

Let us introduce you to the people behind some extraordinary paper work. We promise you will get both inspired and amazed.

Meet the artists

Li Hongbo

Li Hongbo, born in Jilin, China, in 1974, is renowned for his innovative paper sculptures, inspired by ancient Chinese honeycomb lanterns. The flexibility and resilience of these lanterns sparked Li’s development of a technique in which he stacks and glues thousands of paper sheets, which he then carves to create dynamic sculptures capable of expanding and contracting. Often made up of up to 20,000 sheets, his work merges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art. Li’s creations have been featured in solo museum exhibitions worldwide, earning him numerous prestigious awards throughout his career.

Helena Larsson

Ania Nałęcka-Milach