As part of this project I have been using what is available to me in my locality, this has resulted in collecting natural materials for use within my sculptural forms. I came across naturally formed skeleton leaves as a result of decay, and have found many other leaf types that are at similar staged of biodegrading.
I also find the leaves rather beautiful. The way they curl and shrink, I can see similar traits within my own paper making process.
I have also found a way to speed this process up. by submerging leaves within water. fingers crossed this works as it would be beneficial because many of the leaves I have collected are not fully decayed. this process if it works will take about one week. I used rain water to make the process as authentic as possible.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 