COLLABORATIONS
ARTISTS
We collaborate with renowned local and international artists and photographers. Digitally reproducing their works on our beautiful hand crafted paper, to create unique greeting cards and stationary.
In Collaboration with: Doddy Obenk
Born in Bandung on March 25, 1968, Doddy Obenk was fascinated by photography when he was in junior high school. After 20 years of travel, Doddy further refined his talents by learning professionally from several big names in commercial photography. In 2006 Doddy began exhibiting his work by holding an exhibition entitled 'Life in Motion'. This marked the beginning of his long and successful career in the world of photography. Today Doddy continues to focus on preserving the ancient arts and traditions of Bali, he is determined to perpetuate them through the lens, talent and creativity.
In Collaboration with: Hanneke Jongsma
Currently living and working from her monumental townhouse in Amsterdam, Hanneke has established a professional career and continues to grow with an abundance of loyal clients. Her natural style of playful brush strokes and dazzling colour makes the images come alive. Her technique always begins with a simple pencil outline, which she then brings to life with magical colours using ecolink and whimsical brushstrokes.
In Collaboration with: Davina Stephens
Davina Stephens is a local artist who works in Diverse mediums to portray the culture and landscapes of Bali & Indonesia. Her work method proceeds by building paintings in layers using paint, print and collage. In many of her artworks you can see she uses the Javanese Batik Stamp, “cap” and combines it with the carved woodblock print. Her landscapes are awash with colours that create a dreamlike depth and mystery. Her travels, searches and conquests of freedom have developed a singular vision by global sensibility, taking her exhibitions to international recognition.
In Collaboration with: Picalligraphy
A VERY SPECIAL PROJECT
In early 2010 we were approached by Barack Obama's Javanese family to produce a commemorative photo book on the occasion of his visit to Indonesia. We had to remake the cover three times due to changes in schedules but finally he was presented with the limited edition book. There are only 53 numbered books published. Some of which now sit in the bookshelves of the Whitehouse. Saraswati Papers specialises in custom design and one of a kind pieces.
TAMAN SAFARI : FROM ELEPHANT POO TO PAPER
In 2011 we were asked to consult on paper making facility at Bali Safari and Marine Park. They were interested in making paper from elephant dung. After several trials and building a paper making plant onsite, Safari Poo Paper was born. The paper is made onsite by locally trained artisans and there are workshops for school children and visitors to the park. The Safari Poo Paper Shop sells a range of special papers made exclusively from elephant poop and post consumer paper from their offices.
MARS INC: FROM TRASH TO PAPER
In early 2009 Saraswati Papers was approached by Mars Inc. to collaborate on a sustainability project primarily recycling the bark of the cocoa trees grown in their co-operatives in Sulawesi into handmade paper. MyCocoaPaper.com continues to produce gift and corporate stationary with Saraswati Papers to promote their environmental practices.
