About
Julian builds his signature intense, richly textured abstract collages using a sophisticated palette of shape, line and colour. From his studio in South Wales he creates works which range in scale from small intricate pieces to more expansive single and multi-panelled works on board, paper and canvas using a technique known as papier collé
Taken from the French term meaning “pasted paper” or “paper cut-out,” papier collé, or paper collage, is a collaging technique in which printed or decorated paper is applied to a surface, such as canvas or board, to create a new image. Picasso, Braque, and Spanish painter Juan Gris were early exponents of this particular art form .
Julian employs a wide range of techniques, materials and substrates in creating these pieces. The handmade papers that he uses include Khadi rag papers from Karnataka in South India, Nepalese handmade Lokta paper and, Bhutanese Dekar which is made from Bhutanese Mitsumata, a soft, delicate fibre ideal for printmaking.
These beautiful papers are coloured using natural inks and dyes and then assembled on to board or canvas with additional elements to create a layered, three dimensional image.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the works you see on this website, then please contact us at studio@julian-sanders.com to discuss framing and shipping options. Alternatively there is a contact form at the bottom of the 'Bio' page.
