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Paper Talk is an ongoing series of interviews by Helen Hiebert featuring artists and professionals who are working in the field of hand papermaking.

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Bernie Vinzani has a Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Indiana State University. He was a papermaker at Twinrocker Paper, and since the early 1980’s he has made book and conservation papers in his shop in Whiting, Maine. He has exhibited... more

Jaz Graf's recent body of work juxtaposes synthetic and raw materials, the virtual gaze with organic imprints, and satellite imagery with dust. It sets in motion, a contemporary discourse around intergenerational memory and cultural preservation. Gra... more

Amanda Thackray is a multidisciplinary ecofeminist artist-educator based in Newark, NJ, who crafts intricate artwork exploring the intersections between nature, industry, and human experience. She is the recipient of several Creative Catalyst Fund Fe... more

Jim Patterson is a life-long papermaker and owner of Two Rivers Paper since 1986. Two Rivers Paper specialises in hand-made rag papers, using traditional methods, each sheet being carefully crafted one by one. After many years of production in a wate... more

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Recent Guests

Jaz Graf
Artist working in hand papermaking and mixed media
Episode: Jaz Graf
Amanda Thackray
Multidisciplinary ecofeminist artist educator
Newark, New Jersey-based artist
Episode: Amanda Thackray
Jim Patterson
Lifelong papermaker and owner of Two Rivers Paper since 1986
Two Rivers Paper
Episode: Jim Patterson
Doug Beube
Mixed media artist working across bookwork, collage, installation, sculpture, and photography
Artist, Professor and nonprofit exhibition manager
Episode: Doug Beube
Lyndal Thorne
Arts administrator and coordinator of Paper on Skin
Paper on Skin, stARTs North-West, Slipstream Circus, RANT Arts
Episode: Lyndal Thorne / Paper on Skin
Mia Semingson
Co-owner of Two Hands Paperie; artist and educator
Two Hands Paperie
Episode: Mia Semingson
John Babcock
Artist specializing in hand papermaking, showcasing works in major art museums.
Episode: John Babcock
Tran Hong Nhung
Founder of Zo Project, a social enterprise focusing on traditional Vietnamese paper
Zo Project
Episode: Tran Hong Nhung
Denise Jill Marshall
A landscape photographer with over 45 years of experience, known for her work in integrating weaving techniques with photography.
Blue Skies Above Photography
Episode: Denise Jill Marshall

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Helen Hiebert
Host and interviewer focused on hand papermaking and related crafts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Thank you!

    So glad you are doing this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fungi fun!!
    United States4 years ago
  • Paula Krieg

    So inspiring! I have been making books for many years but thinking about how math relates to the practice was very inspiring. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meallybug
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it

    A beautiful topic with few sources to learn and share experiences. It is a pleasure to find this podcast šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸ˜».

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yourmung
    Colombia6 years ago
  • Thank you!

    So glad you’re doing this and making it available to papermakers, artists, and enthusiasts. I’ve learned so much from recent episodes already and looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    e-m-b-e-e
    United States7 years ago

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Fans appreciate community-building and accessibility for both new and experienced makers.
Commenters value the range of guests, from artists to educators and shop owners, offering practical inspiration.
Listeners praise the depth on technical papermaking topics and hands-on craft insights.

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#245
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Apple Podcasts
#98
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Apple Podcasts
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Jaz Graf
Q: How does your studio practice hold together today?
Graf discusses a mixed-media, relational approach—combining hand papermaking with print, weaving in Buddhist robes, monk and Bhikkhuni wares, and archival prints to build layered installations that function as repositories of stories and memory.
Jaz Graf
Q: What kind of work were you doing there in Isan?
She describes drawings and video work, interviewing farmers, monks, merchants, and boatmen along the Mekong, and considering the river as a transboundary system with lessons that could be reflected back onto home contexts.
Jaz Graf
Q: What about the residency in Isan, Thailand—how did that come about?
Graf explains the residency felt auspicious and connected to family history. She traveled to Isan to study the rice harvest, interview locals, and explore the transboundary Mekong River, tying her Thai heritage to her artistic practice and asking how riverine identity can be reflected in art.
Jaz Graf
Q: How did you discover handmade paper at Women's Studio Workshop?
She recounts taking a workshop with Kirsten Demmer at Women's Studio Workshop after a summer scholarship, which exposed her to Thai mulberry fibers, abaca, and the importance of studio space and community in papermaking, sparking her lasting interest in handmade papers.
Doug Beube
Q: You mentioned you studied at Visual Studies Workshop and York University; how did those environments shape your approach to art and teaching?
He describes exposure to mentors like Keith Smith and Joan Lyons, the emphasis on making and binding books, and the practicalities of funding and teaching that pushed him to integrate craft, entrepreneurship, and pedagogy into a broader art practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Talk

What is Paper Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on artists and practitioners who work with hand papermaking, exploring techniques, materials, and the crossovers between paper art, book arts, and sculpture. Conversations span the artists' training, studio practice, and evolving projects—from traditional handmade papers and papermaking tools to experimental installations, wearable paper works, and collaborations with museums and design houses. Listeners often gain practical glimpses into processes, sourcing, and the studio realities of pursuing paper-based art, along with contextual discussions about memory, culture, and social themes expressed through paper. The show tends to attract makers, educators, and collectors who value technical depth, creativity within a tacti... more

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Recent guests on Paper Talk include:

1. Jaz Graf
2. Amanda Thackray
3. Jim Patterson
4. Doug Beube
5. Lyndal Thorne
6. Mia Semingson
7. John Babcock
8. Tran Hong Nhung

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