Paula Hartmann is a self-taught mobile maker and crafter currently working and living in Toronto, Canada. In her home studio she creates different styles of mobiles, kinetic sculptures, whimsical installations and jewelry pieces, which are partly inspired by East European and indigenous craft traditions.

A recurring theme in Paula’s work is suspension. She creates light-weight objects which start twirling in the slightest breeze and occupy the space between the earth and the sky. The Toronto Sun described her mobiles as “dancing blossoms in the air”.

Inspired by flowers, celestial bodies and native symbolism, her work is intended to ground people in the present moment, rekindling the senses and offering wonder and healing. To achieve this, she often experiments with child-like and everyday material like colourful pompoms, beads, and paper discs.

“In my practice, I use paper, yarn, wire, and other materials that you can find in almost every household. The process of alchemizing simple materials into art fascinates me. There is also the constant urge to make the mundane appear sacred. My work is inspired by geometry and harmonic patterns, which, combined with colours, bring me into a state of joy and peace. It is my intention to share these feelings with as many people as possible and to uplift them.”

For all custom inquiries or commercial work contact: misspaulahartmann@gmail.com