Marbling is a unique craft sitting somewhere between painting and science.

It originated in Japan as far back as the twelfth century. The first forms of Japanese marbling were called ‘sumnagsni’. This method used ink in water. It is thought during the 14th century that Turkey developed other types of marbling called ‘ebu’ using paints made with oil or gouache and by the 17th century it reached Europe where it has been closely tied to the book binding and printing industries.

For centuries hand marbled papers were used to line the inside covers of hand bound books and by the end of the 19th century hand binders were replaced by machines and paper marbling became an obscure art.

In a world full of mass manufacturing marbling can take on a new importance as an art form in its own right.

Its organic look and the fact each piece is unique set it apart. I want to take inspiration from its past and experiment with and take it in new directions, trying different techniques, mediums and materials. I see so much potential and I’m excited about the future.