Materials + Surfaces

What are Materials + Surfaces?

Materials are the physical substances we use to create; paper, cloth, metal, wood, clay, found objects. Surfaces are where materials meet, resist, absorb, or transform. Exploring material and surface is not just about technique; it is about sensing how texture, weight, fragility, or strength convey meaning beyond words.

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