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a close up of a paper nasturtium flower made from botanical book pages and recycled paper by paper artist Kate Kato, based in the UK.
A collection of insects made from reycled paper by paper artist Kate Kato, based in the UK.
a close up of a paper Orchid flower made as a commission from recycled paper by paper artist Kate Kato, based in the UK.

KATE KATO | PAPER ARTIST
Creating Nature Inspired Sculpture

As a contemporary paper artist, I transform reclaimed paper into intricate sculptures of plants, fungi and insects, exploring the stories, memories and connections we find in the natural world. From original paper artworks and bespoke commissions to immersive installations, my work invites people to slow down, look closely and rediscover the beauty hidden in the smallest details.

a close up of a lime swallow tail butterfly, made from paper. You can see details of the text from the original paper showing through the paint of the butterflies patterns. It sits on a white background and you can see the edges of the wooden frame it is mounted in.

COLLECT

Discover original paper sculptures inspired by the plants, insects and landscapes that shape our connection with the natural world. Each piece is handcrafted from reclaimed paper and designed to bring a little of nature's quiet wonder into your home.

a collection of paper beetles, butterflies and plants. They have been made from paper and are lined up on a white background.

COMMISSION

Create a bespoke artwork inspired by a meaningful place, a treasured species or a story you'd like to preserve. Every commission begins with a conversation and is thoughtfully designed to reflect your own connection with the natural world.​

a flat lay of paper mushrooms, paper autumn leaves and other woodland floor finds that have been made from reclaimed paper. They are lined up and arranged on a white background.

"They are absolutely stunningly beautiful. Love their size, their layout, their colouring everything about them. They’re now laid on a large table in my bedroom. I smile at them every day."

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- PA

Nature is full of quiet stories.....

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A favourite wildflower growing beside a childhood path. The insects that return to the same garden each summer. A landscape that shapes memories across generations. These often-overlooked connections inspire everything I make.

 

From my studio on the Welsh borders, I transform discarded botanical books, old maps and reclaimed papers into life-sized paper sculptures. The marks already held within the paper become part of each artwork, bringing together fragments of human history with the living world they now represent.

 

Every sculpture begins with careful observation, research and a deep appreciation for the intricate ecosystems that surround us. Whether creating an original paper sculpture, a bespoke commission or an immersive installation, my work celebrates the remarkable relationships between people, place and nature, encouraging others to discover the wonder hidden in the smallest details.​

a close up image of a group of butterflies made from paper. They are monarch butterflies and have been suspended in mid flight.
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MAKE

Slow down, look closely and discover new ways of observing the natural world through paper sculpture. 

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DISCOVER

Step inside the studio to discover field notes, making processes and the remarkable plants, fungi and insects that inspire each collection.

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MEET

Find out more about the ideas, materials and observations that shape my practice, and learn why reclaimed paper has become the heart of my work.

SOME OF THE CLIENTS I'VE WORKED WITH:

SOTHEBY'S DIAMONDS | CONDE NAST | OROTON | UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IOWA  LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY | THE WHITEBROOK | HAY FESTIVAL

NOTES FROM THE STUDIO

Occasional letters from my studio, sharing new work, stories from the natural world and the ideas behind each collection.

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