Jess Baum's Travel Mail Club and Papier Mâché Art

Artist Jess Baum, also known as Jess Made, is a graphic designer and creator based in Australia. She runs a travel mail club called Collection of Adventures, which sends monthly packages containing illustrated postcards, maps, stickers, detailed travel diary-style letters, and mini photo prints to subscribers worldwide. The club was inspired by her extensive travels and her desire to share collected memories and stories. Baum also creates papier mâché wall hangings featuring creatures like fish, shells, prawns, and moths. Her character Pippa Prawn has been reproduced as stickers, t-shirts, tote bags, and painted on a cabinet in her camper van. She is currently working on moths and butterflies. Baum's creative practice includes crocheting, beading, and drawing with acrylic markers. She and her partner are full-time pet sitters, which influences her daily routine. Her work can be found on her website jessbaumcreative.com and on Instagram @_jess_made. The article is an interview from Frankie magazine, which also mentions other artists Rachel Seeto and Brandi Salmon.