The Paper Cooperative

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The Paper Cooperative is an exhibition of participatory works that explore the ongoing use of paper in art, design and publishing. Presented through signage, art works, books and events. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in creative exploration, production and experimentation. Paper Labour is a new interactive art work by London based design collective Household. The installation highlights the use of paper in our day-to-day lives. Three large scale interactive sculptures, an envelope, a book and a paper bag, are open to explore and offer space to make your own booklets. Also included is the Paper Museum, this houses an evolving selection of paper objects collected by Household, with an open invite for visitors to contribute their own paper creations. A collection of artists' books, selected primarily from the University of West of England's Centre for Fine Print Research archive and Permanent Gallery, Brighton, explore the variety of techniques employed in artist book making today. Displayed in a manner that invites varying degrees of interaction, some are to be observed while others are to be handled. The contributions come from a number of artists. Most notably Emily Speed, whose recent exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park was received to critical acclaim and Georgia Russell, who recently exhibited at Slash: Paper Under the Knife at the Museum of Art & Design, New York, 2010. Daily workshops will offer visitors the opportunity to try their hand at a range of paper based activities run by artists and designers. Employing a DIY approach, these aim to encourage resourcefulness to creatives of all ages. A temporary café will also offer space to participate in an informal selection of activities available at all times. The Paper Cooperative provokes creative responses, relating to ideas surrounding cooperation, social interaction, sharing and play.