Sculptures and Objects Made from Recycled Paper
PAPEL material is a transformation of waste into art. This handmade, unique blend of recycled paper and binders gives discarded materials new life and purpose. Each piece of paper carries fragments of its past, and together with the binder, it becomes a medium that can be shaped into sculptures and objects that inspire and endure.
Sustainability Through Actions, Not Words
Through a carefully guided, sustainable process, discarded cardboard is transformed back into a material with soul. Turned into a fine, living pulp, the material, born from wood, returns to its original essence, closing the circle between nature and humankind. From this mass emerge sculptures and art objects, each shaped by hand, dried in the sun, and perfected through human touch. Nothing in this process is industrial or mechanical. Everything is the result of patience, rhythm, and an intuitive understanding of the material. The process itself becomes a poetic act: a return of wood to wood, nature to nature. Here, sustainability is not a trend but a philosophy of creation. Every piece carries within it a quiet strength of honesty, permanence, and respect for what once was. In the harmony between material, space, and the human hand, ordinary cardboard becomes a testament to the idea that true beauty lies in the process. A process as alive and vital as nature itself.
FROM WASTE TO WONDER
PAPEL is a fusion of innovation, art, and sustainability. Where the discarded is given new life, and recycled paper becomes a medium that connects nature and design. Each piece is handcrafted through a mindful process that restores dignity and soul to the material. At the heart of PAPEL’s philosophy lies the idea of creating value from what would otherwise be forgotten. By transforming paper into sculptural forms and decorative objects, each work brings warmth, character, and awareness into a space. These aesthetic pieces are symbols of transformation. Proof that beauty can be sustainable, and sustainability can be beautiful.
Consistency and Integrity
In the world of PAPEL, everything is interconnected: material,form, and space breathe in unison. The objects reflect thespirit of wabi-sabi aesthetics, where beauty is found insimplicity, transience, and the quiet rhythm of nature. Perfection is not the goal here. Imperfections, textures, andthe traces of the hand are not flaws, but marks of authenticity.Each piece carries a sense of calm and acceptance. A reminderthat nothing in nature is flawless, yet everything is completein its truth. In this harmony between human and material, art emerges not to dominate but to coexist. Quietly, steadily, and sincerely.
Milica Stanišić is a graphic and UI/UX designer with over 20 years of experience in visual identity and branding. Alongside her professional work in design, she actively explorespaper as an artistic medium. Using recycled cardboard as herprimary material, she creates objects and sculptures where beautyand function are inseparable, giving everyday items an artisticdimension. She draws inspiration from nature, life, and contemporary designtrends, believing that art can awaken ecological awareness andenrich the world with beautiful and sustainable solutions.
