CARDBOARD & PAPER

Cardboard

The cardboard is an atypical and a visionary know-how. In fact, it is based on the creation of an artpiece with recycled cardboard. This represents a new way to innovate by being respectful about the environment. Plus, the attributes of the material such as its malleability, offer an infinite liberty or creation. In this way, the craftsman can create at a lower cost. Craftsmen have created pieces of design with it, such as furniture, but also decorative or artistic pieces. The development of this activity in France has really expanded in the 2000s. In fact, this material is one of the most common waste. Very few people are using it after the first usage. But, in the creation field, it is upcycled.

Paper

Paper, invented in Asia back in the second century, quickly evolved into a craft. The mastery of Japanese origami, with its complex and poetic folds, is a testament to this craftsmanship. During the Renaissance period, people used a paper and glue mixture called papier-mâché to make light, sculptures, and decorations. Today, manufacturers of paper objects are few and far between in the craft sector.

This know-how combines several techniques: folding, cutting, gluing, papier mâché, sewing or weaving paper. Paper makers create a variety of unique objects, from decorations and furniture to jewellery and fashion accessories. Despite competition from industrials, craftsmen continue to fascinate with their creativity and patience, bringing this medium to life.

Marie-Anne Thieffry

Marie-Anne Thieffry has a strong ecological attachment. The idea of creating pieces with a tool that has been used so many times helps to anchor her in this position. She uses double-fluted, solid corrugated cardboard in various sizes from companies that are generally pleased to be rid of it. Mastery, adaptation, and innovation are the watchwords of our craftswoman. The act of transforming the material (lamination or cardboard lace) is a real know-how and requires a very specific technique.

Papier à êtres

Sophie Mouton-Perrat founded the workshop Papier à êtres in 2002 as a creative space where paper is turned into magical sculptures and lighting. In 2008, Frédéric Guibrunet joined the adventure, adding his own touch. Inspired by nature, fairy tales and the world of cinema, the duo create unique works of art with their four hands. Concerned about their environmental impact, the craftsmen use scraps of paper from their previous creations, giving this material a second life.