This year, children can once again join in for free to help build and paint a life-sized, colourful fantasy creature made of papier-mâché, guided by visual artist Edson Bruno Filho.

Papier-mâché is a technique where pieces of paper are combined with an adhesive substance (such as wallpaper paste or flour mixed with water) to create sturdy shapes or objects. The name comes from French and literally means “chewed paper.”

Edson Bruno Filho, originally from Rio de Janeiro, lives and works in Amsterdam and is a visual artist. He paints, creates objects, and sculptures, and leads workshops. His work is deeply inspired by nature and is characterized by bright colours, imaginative shapes, and a playful aesthetic.