Diane Green Hebert

The Art:
My inner rhythm and connection to the earth is achieved
in my paper by leading the Kozo pulp and fiber in a dance
with the plants and other natural materials.  Each piece
gives birth to the next in a never ending cycle, gently
incorporating my internal and external relationship with the
environment.

The Medium:
Kozo bark pulp and fiber embedded with plant materials.

Background:
I started my artistic career 40 years ago as a stone
sculptor, moving to Kozo fiber as a sculptural medium
brought many new challenges and delights.  My adventure
into Japanese paper making began at a one day workshop
presented by Richard Lee in September 2005.  A fast
friendship developed and within a couple of months I was
invited to share his studio space at the Old Mill in Richmond
Maine.
The benefits of working with a Master Paper Maker of
Richards acclaim had a profound effect on my work.  
Richard took me under wing and guided me through many
different and innovative paper making processes.  Our long
conversations opened into varied arenas, giving voice and
contemplative answers to many of the eternal questions.

Richard passed away last month after a long battle with diabetes,
a celebration of his life continues in my work.

About me:
I live on the coast in Rockland and have a studio in the
Lincoln Street Center for the Arts.  My Greyhound takes me
on long walks daily venturing through the forest and along the
shore collecting plant materials and ideas for new work.  Some
days we just lay on a rock listen to the waves and let the sun
warm us.

Diane Green Hebert , Mask