Hi, I'm Lisa Ketty, a Danish graphic artist, and I make paper pulp artwork from the cardboard and paper that would otherwise end up in the bin. Instead of throwing those boxes away, I reuse them as paper pulp and turn them into art, and I really love that idea!
This guide walks you through the paper pulp pieces in my collection and which one is best for which kind of home, mood, or wall. Everything here is handmade by me, and yes, you can buy them.
Key Takeaways
| Question | Quick Answer |
|---|---|
| What is paper pulp artwork? | It is art made from recycled paper and cardboard, broken down into pulp and shaped into textured wall reliefs, masks, and sculptures. See it all in my paper pulp originals. |
| Is paper pulp artwork sustainable? | Yes. I make mine from surplus shipping boxes and leftover paper, so it is about not wasting paper and turning waste into high-end minimalist design. |
| What is the Slow Art Series? | It is my branded collection built on patience, texture, and raw materials. Browse it in The Slow Art Series. |
| Where can I buy it? | Every piece is available in my paper pulp collection, with affordable prints of the originals available too. |
| Is each piece unique? | Yes. Each work carries its own fingerprint of fibers and shadows, and every original is signed by me. |
| What paint do you use? | For painting, I mostly use linoleum paint, because I like the matte finish it gives. |
Why I Make Paper Pulp Artwork at All
I spent years as a digital matte painter, working on productions like Star Wars and Fargo. While I still enjoy working in the industry on and off, my big passion lies in developing my own creations that I create at home, and I love that!
Paper pulp artwork is where my digital foundation meets my hands. I take the cardboard boxes that pile up, soak them, blend them into pulp, and shape them into something with real tactile presence.
And the sustainability part matters to me. I'm also starting to experiment with natural colors, so I can hopefully reuse some of all the fruit peels we throw out almost every day.
Best for Quiet Depth: The Sun King
The Sun King uses layered paper pulp to create a gaze-catching wall relief with depth and texture. Hold it up to a backlight and the eyes glow, and I love that!
It sits right at the heart of the Slow Art idea, bringing a sense of organic character and quiet depth into the modern interior.
Best for Texture Lovers: Ancient Paper Clay Relief Art
This one is an ancient-inspired relief crafted from paper pulp clay, framed and ready for the wall. I built it up while the pulp was wet, working the texture by hand before it dried.
The Ancient Paper Clay Relief Art has that weathered, architectural calm I keep coming back to. It looks like something you dug up, but it started life as a cardboard box.
Best for Character and Color: A Blue Devil
A Blue Devil (made to scare evil away) is a handmade cardboard pulp clay sculpture painted in vibrant blue and orange tones. It has personality, and it is designed to hang on a wall and watch over the room.
It is one of my most approachable originals. Each piece is unique and sustainably produced, so no two devils are ever the same.
Best Light-Up Piece: The Primal Pulp Mask
The Primal Pulp Mask is a bold, colorful pulp mask with embedded details and optional lighting for display. When you switch the light on behind it, the whole face changes, and I love that!
It is made from recycled cardboard pulp clay. This is the one for people who want their paper pulp artwork to do something, not just sit quietly.
Best for a Playful Room: Paper Pulp Rocket Man
Paper Pulp Rocket Man is an energetic, mosaic-inspired piece crafted from paper pulp with vibrant color blocks. It is fun and a little bit cheeky, and it works beautifully in a kid's room or a creative studio.
It is handmade with the same attention to texture and finish as everything else I make. Just built around bold, blocky color.
Best Affordable Way In: Prints of the Originals
Not everyone wants to spend on an original, and that is okay. The A Drop Of Milk Poster is a minimalist art print, printed on thick archival paper as an affordable way into the work.
To minimise waste and shipping impact, I work with a third-party print partner who produces and ships the posters directly to you.
How My Paper Pulp Artwork Is Made
The process is simple but slow, and that is the point. The Slow Art Series is an exploration of patience, texture, and the beauty of raw materials.
I gather cardboard and paper, soak it, and blend it into pulp. Then I shape it, let it dry, and finish it with linoleum paint for that matte look I love.
Gather your material, follow the process, and see what emerges.
Because every batch of pulp dries a little differently, no two pieces match. Each work carries its own fingerprint of fibers and shadows.
How to Choose the Right Piece
- Want a calm, neutral focal point? Go for The Sun King or the Ancient Paper Clay Relief Art.
- Want color and personality? A Blue Devil, the Primal Pulp Mask, or Paper Pulp Rocket Man.
- Working with a budget? Start with a print like A Drop Of Milk.
And if you are not sure, browse the full paper pulp artwork collection and see what speaks to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is paper pulp artwork?
Paper pulp artwork is made by breaking down recycled paper and cardboard into a soft pulp, then shaping it into textured reliefs, masks, and sculptures. In my work, every piece is handcrafted from recycled paper pulp, so the material itself tells a story.
Is paper pulp artwork a good choice in 2026?
Yes, especially if you care about sustainability and tactile, handmade design. Paper pulp artwork reuses waste like surplus shipping boxes instead of throwing it away, and the textured, organic surfaces fit beautifully into the calm, minimalist interiors people are leaning toward in 2026.
Is each paper pulp artwork piece really unique?
Yes. Each piece in this collection is a unique original, handcrafted and signed by me, and because the pulp dries unpredictably, no two will ever look the same.
What paint do you use on your paper pulp artwork?
For painting, I mostly use linoleum paint, because I like the matte finish it gives. I'm also starting to experiment with natural colors made from fruit peels and other leftovers we throw out almost every day.
Can I buy paper pulp artwork directly from you?
Yes, all artworks are made by me, and yes, you can buy them. You can find the originals in my Slow Art Series and the affordable prints in the prints collection.
Conclusion
Paper pulp artwork is my way of taking something most people throw out and giving it tactile presence, color, and quiet depth. From the textured calm of The Sun King to the playful colors of the Rocket Man, every work is handmade, signed, and one of a kind.
If you want art that carries a story of reuse and patience, start with the paper pulp originals and pick the piece that feels right for your wall. And yes, you can buy them, and I love that!