The Sunday Paper #572

I was given a few moments to speak about my work at the opening of the Legacies in Paper exhibition in Atlanta last week, and I spent part of the time talking about a new piece called Same/Not Same. The title has a double meaning:

1. All 39 components were created in the same way (a video is coming soon to reveal the process), but they differ by color (obvious) and shape (more subtle).

2. These pieces serve as a metaphor for all of us. I believe that we humans are all the same, and our differences are what makes the world beautiful. I have been confounded since a young age by the many troubles in our world that stem from how we view our differences.

Same/Not Same will be on view at the Robert C Williams Museum of Papermaking in Atlanta through January 30, 2026. Join all me and the other two artists for a conversation that explores our careers, our relationships with handmade paper, and our current explorations. We’ll be speaking on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7 PM Eastern ( on Zoom). Free to attend—advance registration required.

© 2025, Helen Hiebert, Same/Not Same, artist-made abaca, escutcheon pins, 15″ x 65″ (dimensions variable), Photo by Nancy Cohen

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Check out the opening credits for Queen of Mystery, featuring pop-ups by David Hawcock. Thanks to a reader for sending me this, and for digging deeper to find these credits: Pop-Up Book Designer: David Hawcock, Illustrator: Garry Walton, Compositor: Mark Ford, Titles Supervisor: Peter Haddon, Assosciate Producer: Savannah James-Bayly.

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Your Stories. Your Art. Your Book. You’ve carried your stories for years, now it’s time to give them a beautiful home. Join Nicole White on Monday, October 6th from 2–4pm MST for the Introductory Session of Creativity Memoir Studio Circle for Women. This live, online class is your chance to explore what’s possible and discover how your words, art, and memories can begin to take shape on the page. In this warm, welcoming space, you’ll start imagining the book you’ve always dreamed of… one that blends your stories, creativity, and life experiences into something meaningful, tangible, and uniquely yours. Your Voice, Your Stories.

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I’m looking forward to visiting the COllage exhibition at the Arvada Center this fall. The dynamic world of collage and assemblage comes to life in this exhibition through bold patterns, unexpected materials, and striking visual narratives. Far from random layering, each work reveals a careful design of elements—scraps, textures, sounds, and objects—brought together with deliberate intention. These artists use the act of layering to explore memory, identity, passion, and place, transforming everyday materials into powerful statements.

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Many of you know of Arnold Grummers papermaking supplies, and you may or may not know about his wife Mabel, who passed away recently at the age of 99.9. Mabel Grummer’s obituary is posted online and found its way onto TikTok and Instagram under @tipsfromdeadpeople. Rest in Peace, dear Mabel.

Paper Tidbits

• The 2026 Taos Paper Retreat is now open for registration. The theme is Capture the Light, and the retreat will take place July 19-25, 2026 in Taos, NM.
• I interviewed Mabel Grummer (mentioned above) in 2018 on Paper Talk.

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About our Sponsor: Nicole White is a best selling author, artist, clinical hypnotherapist, and creativity mentor who helps people turn their stories into beautiful, tangible books. As the former President of the Libros Book Arts Guild and a current member of the Santa Fe BAG (Book Arts Group), she combines a love of handmade books with a passion for personal storytelling. Nicole’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and practical, helping each person find their unique creative voice while keeping classes small so everyone receives personal guidance for their one-of-a-kind project.

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