PAPERCRAFT: RESEARCH

Chosen article: Meticulously Handcrafted Paper Objects by Zim & Zou

For this week's second project, we had to pick an article and explain why it inspires us. I chose "Meticulously Handcrafted Paper Objects by Zim & Zou" by Christopher Jobson. Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann, also known as Zim & Zou, are a French paper crafting duo that uses materials like paper, wood, thread, and leather to create objects. They've created window displays, editorial illustrations and posters.

    Their work is centered around paper, which they draw, cut and assemble by hand. They like paper because of the colour possibilities and its unique textures. They create objects ranging from animal forms to functional objects, to landscapes and abstract designs. They're inspired by nature around them and various technologies, which they take and turn into unique and colourful concepts. Their work also tells stories relating to the beauty of nature, childhood nostalgia and contemporary political issues of our modern world. 

    I was drawn to this article and to Zim & Zou primarily because of their use of colour. Each of their projects seems to have a clear colour scheme that is well thought out, which I appreciate. They take advantage of complimentary colours while also playing with different tints and tones and brilliance. I was also drawn to them because of their craftsmanship, their pieces are so meticulously put together, and they fit perfectly, no one piece is out of place. 

- Cait