5 - Work in progress - on squares

5 - Work in progress - on squares

March 7, 2025

Square paper is hard to come by. The shops mostly stock A-series "defined by a consistent aspect ratio of √2... [which] allows scaling between sizes without distortion."

So I ordered half a realm of paper (a random size of 24 x 32cm) and took it to the local print shop to be cut down to a stack of squares.

I am making a piece comprised of multiple same-size, squares which will fit together.

I've been doing a lot of research into materials and mounts, and I think I'm settling on:

250gsm mixed media paper.
Glued onto hardboard or plywood.
Finished with a matt UV protective varnish.

Post 5 of 365

I've decided to commit to 365 days of social media continuity and publish 1 blog post per day for a year.

If you enjoy, learn from, share or benefit from any of the 365 please consider a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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This year I challenged myself to write one blog post per day, for 365 days. The project began on 3 March 2025.

I have linked this challenge to a charity fundraiser, because I want to look outside as well as inwards and contribute to society. It also holds me accountable and adds motivation to write everyday.

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