Paula Hartmann is a Toronto-based visual artist and educator specializing in kinetic sculpture, paper craft, and community-engaged art. Originally from Germany, she brings a deep appreciation for cultural traditions and folk aesthetics into her work, often using humble materials such as paper, wire, and natural elements to create poetic, suspended installations that explore themes of impermanence, transformation, and belonging.

Her practice is rooted in both contemporary design and ancestral craft techniques, inspired by everything from Polish pajaki to mid-century modern mobiles. She has facilitated workshops across Canada and internationally, helping people of all ages and backgrounds reconnect with their creativity through tactile, collaborative making.

“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.”

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