Artist’s Statement

My name is Leila Amin. I was born in Iran-Tehran. I studied handcraft at the Art University of Iran for five years and received bachelor's certification. My interest in this particular and traditional field of papier-mâché is based on an ancient Iranian art, inspired by Ghalamdan.

The following is a brief instruction for creating a work in papier-mâché: The base of any object is made up of paper (newspaper), which is turned into a paste. This paste is then coated by a layer of plaster. The traditional design is then applied and the final coloured surface is covered by a varnish to protect it.

Contact Information:

Leila Amin
604-904-8456
email: Leila_Amin@hotmail.com

Jewellery Box, papier-mâché, 2001. 7 cm x 17.5 cm x 7 cm.

Small Jewellery Box, papier-mâché, 2001. 6.8 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm.

Mirror and Comb, papier-mâché, 2001. 7 cm x 10.8 cm x 1 cm.