Gregor's Room, Constructing

Weaving paper to make the top portion of the mattress.

Example of using "tab method" to connect two pieces of paper. 

Isolated

White copy paper and ink. 

All pieces arranged to take up approx. 14" x 14" of space. 

White copy paper and ink.

 No adhesives/attachments used.  

Gregor, mattress, box spring, chest of drawers frame: Paper was shredded, soaked, molded and baked. 

Lines in mattress and box spring made when paper damp, with the side of a metal ruler. 

Example of folding paper to create creases to suggest a blanket/quilt. 

Making the mattress and box spring.