Jamie Fingal Explores the Art of Paper Weaving
By Mixed Media & Maker Journal
In February 2024, acclaimed textile and mixed media artist Jamie Fingal turned her creative focus to a new surface: paper. Known for her vibrant quilts and joyful sketchbooks, Fingal brought her signature boldness and curiosity into a new realm with a series of stunning paper weaving experiments.
Woven from Paint and Play
Using hand-painted sheets of cardstock, Fingal cut vibrant, textured strips and wove them together in spontaneous compositions. “No plan. Just weaving,” she described — embracing an improvisational method that allowed for intuitive color pairing and playful layering.
The result? Dynamic weavings filled with visual rhythm, unexpected intersections, and echoes of her textile sensibilities — translated into paper form.
Exploring Structure with Softness
Although made from cardstock, these pieces carry the softness and freedom of fabric. Fingal’s approach blurs the line between mediums, transforming a traditionally rigid material into something fluid and expressive. Her background in quilting shines through in her choice of color palettes, repeated motifs, and layered visual texture.
Low-Tech, High-Impact
Part of the beauty of this project lies in its accessibility. No special tools. No elaborate prep. Just paint, paper, scissors, and imagination. Fingal’s paper weavings serve as a reminder that powerful artwork can come from the simplest materials — especially when approached with curiosity and joy.
“I’m just having fun,” she wrote. “Throwing caution to the wind.” That spirit of uninhibited creativity pulses through each weave, loop, and layer.
Inspiration for Makers
Fingal’s paper weaving journey invites artists and crafters of all skill levels to consider new textures and processes. Whether you’re a quilter, a collagist, or a curious beginner, her work encourages experimentation — and celebrates the playful side of the creative process.
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To see Jamie Fingal’s original artwork and reflections on this project, visit:
Paper Weaving – Jamie Fingal Designs