Paper artist
Printmaker
Designer
About Me
Ellen Schlobohom is a paper artist, printmaker, and designer based on Kaurna Country. She has an extensive exhibition history and was awarded the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award for Best Visual Arts and Design in 2019, following a residency at Nexus Arts. In 2023, her piece 1 in 6 was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize. In recent years, Ellen has expanded her practice into public art, collaborating with fabricators to create large-scale installations, both permanent and temporary. She is passionate about community engagement, regularly facilitating workshops, and has developed strong curatorial skills through her ongoing involvement in the arts sector.
“I love paper for it’s simplicity and versatility. You can do so much with so little!”
— Ellen Schlobohm
Artist Statement
My practice is driven by an interest in slow making processes and their meditative qualities, inviting a deeper engagement with form, texture and light. Influenced by natural forms, my cyanotypes and hand-cut paper artworks encourage viewers to pause and reflect on the subtleties of everyday environments and the layers of collective memory they hold.
Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand, creating space for quiet reflection and contemplation. I am particularly drawn to patterns and their symbolic resonance—how they can connect across cultures and communities. Through repetition, I explore how meaning and emphasis emerge, using form as a way to engage with shared human experiences.
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