Man with Shield explores protection, vulnerability, and resilience through layered handmade paper and sculptural form. Created from hand-pulled flax pulp over a Lotka paper background, the figure emerges fragmented yet grounded, wrapped in looping lines that suggest movement, tension, and emotional armor. Gold-toned elements act as both shield and scar — symbols of strength formed through wear, repair, and survival. The raw textures and torn edges celebrate the imperfect beauty of handmade materials while reflecting the fragile balance between defense and exposure.
Man with Shield explores protection, vulnerability, and resilience through layered handmade paper and sculptural form. Created from hand-pulled flax pulp over a Lotka paper background, the figure emerges fragmented yet grounded, wrapped in looping lines that suggest movement, tension, and emotional armor. Gold-toned elements act as both shield and scar — symbols of strength formed through wear, repair, and survival. The raw textures and torn edges celebrate the imperfect beauty of handmade materials while reflecting the fragile balance between defense and exposure.