Veteran

Participants cut uniforms into small pieces, symbolically removing the "pressures and fibers of war".

The project is a transformative art initiative where military veterans and civilians turn military uniforms into handmade paper, facilitating healing, storytelling, and community engagement . Founded in 2007 by Drew Cameron and Drew Matott, the project aims to help veterans process their wartime experiences by deconstructing, pulping, and recreating their old uniforms. Process and Purpose Veteran

The fabric is broken down into pulp using a Hollander beater, then rendered into sheets of paper. Process and Purpose The fabric is broken down

The process offers a way to "reclaim" or "liberate" the uniform, turning symbols of war into artistic expressions of peace and transition. Key Aspects of the Project Participants cut uniforms into small pieces

The resulting paper is used for painting, printing, or, as showcased by Combat Paper's Drew Cameron, creating long scrolls for use in typewriters to share stories.