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
The fabric is broken down into pulp using a Hollander beater, then rendered into sheets of paper. Veteran
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 The project is a transformative art initiative where