Benja Harney Enters the (Paper) Fold…

Design March 24, 2012

The Sydney Morning Herald published a wonderful article about the very talented Benja Harney this morning. Benja is a Sydney-based paper artist. Although he originally trained in graphic design, he now creates amazing works out of paper. The magic he creates with little more than a scalpel and some paper is just fantastic!

The accordion was part of a solo exhibition at Object Gallery

These graphic pieces were commissioned as part of a student brochure for University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

These white images form part of a campaign for Travel & Leisure

Sia commissioned Benja to create a cape for her album cover

Part of a commissioned campaign for MasterCard

Hermes always has the most beautiful window displays. Now I know why! Part of a commissioned campaign in 2009

Benja Harney is currently exhibiting some of his work at Here Today Gone Tomorrow, Life’s Fragile Nature at NG Art Gallery, Chippendale, until 7 April, 2012.

(All images sourced from Benja Harney’ blog here).

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Comments (17)

paperform

March 24, 2012 at 12:19 pm

*blushes*
Thanks for the post!
Very kind of you.
Enjoy this beautiful Sydney day!
Benja

This Sydney Life

March 24, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Hey Benja! Thanks for saying howdy. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, now…

magsx2

March 24, 2012 at 12:27 pm

Hi,
Wow, these are fantastic, very talented indeed.

This Sydney Life

March 25, 2012 at 1:40 pm

And a local, Mags!!

Shira

March 24, 2012 at 2:29 pm

Incredible! I just love this artwork – so inspiring and truly original!

This Sydney Life

March 25, 2012 at 1:39 pm

Totally inspired by these people I seem to keep finding recently who create new careers out of their hobbies/passions.

Shira

March 25, 2012 at 1:41 pm

Yes! It’s all out there – people are just going for it – it is totally inspiring indeed and takes courage but wow – there are some cool people out there doing amazing things…I totally hear you! 😉 Isn’t it lovely?

birdcagedesign

March 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm

Hi
Here is an interview with Benja that was re posted on my old design college site blog a few weeks ago, well worth watching with a cuppa (or glass of wine)!!! He is amazing ( hopefully the link works)
http://vimeo.com/35863017

Enjoy

This Sydney Life

March 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

The link works AND it’s a great vid’. How cool! Thanks so much. 🙂

I’m even more determined to go to the exhibition now!

birdcagedesign

March 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm

🙂