the production of
hand painted wallpaper
- The self-adhesive textile wallpaper is painted with the first layer of acrylic paint
- The top layer usually consists of a layer of paint mixed with raw mother-of-pearl pigment, which provides structure and reflects light.
- The motifs are cut out
“As a visual artist, I made public exhibitions with both collage painting, wallpaper and murals. I became very interested in the integrated visual arts, but there were a lot of disadvantages to wallpapering entire walls and limited possibilities with traditional murals. I got the idea to make practical murals - with self-adhesive wallpaper. They are super flexible and I get the opportunity to build the most beautiful surfaces in my studio with this working method. After a phase of testing materials, I prepared the first designs together with some customers who wanted a wall decoration adapted to their institution.“
Tonka Papers is based in Copenhagen and founded in 2021 by visual artist and interior designer Helene Vestergaard.
About Tonka Papers
Tonka is the delicious beans from the fruits of the South American tree Kumara. They contain a heavenly aromatic mix of vanilla, marzipan, cherries, almonds and more. A bit of luxury that makes the mind travel to the best places, just as there is the goal of the wall decorations - they must create mood, atmosphere and a very special sensory experience.
Tonka Papers produces wall decorations for private individuals, art exhibitions, companies and institutions, created by visual artist Helene Vestergaard.
All productions are based on experimentation with different media, techniques and expressions. The paintings are often built up in layers and Helene's visual art is inspired by various subjects such as traditional needlework, feminist surrealism and eccentric interior design.
The flexible murals connect interior design and visual art to create inspiring visual environments in everyday life.
Tonka Papers carries out commissions and also advises on colors and provides interior design consultations. Finally, send an email if you have a query or are interested in a collaboration!