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Richard Sweeney
Richard studied 3D Design at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Concentrating his study on paper folding techniques, he has since
explored the medium to develop a sculptural practice. He has held
workshops internationally and lectured at several institutions
including the RCA. Richard exhibits work worldwide and has authored
a book on paper sculpting methods, Paper Sculpture: Fluid Forms
(published Autumn 2016).
Describe your approach to teaching:
Through demonstrations of paper manipulation techniques and
one-to-one guidance, I allow participants to explore and expand
upon the methods through experimentation to discover a way of
working that suits their expressive needs.
What inspires your work?
I am primarily concerned with process. I engage with a material,
allowing it to determine form through tactile feedback. I am
influenced strongly by organic growth patterns and architectural
structure.