Paper offers a number of different possibilities of use: from the practical use of writing and taking notes, to the artistic use. This is what we want to talk about and show you the incredible works of two artists who work with paper. Two different points of view, with clear and unique conceptions of art and the use of paper lead to results that capture the attention and amaze.
The style and elegance of Japanese carpets meet the art of quilling. We are talking about the creations of Lisa Nilsson, an American artist who creates her incredible works with patience and precision. You will have seen at least once in your life small creations made with paper rolls, flowers or small animals for example. The artist we are talking about, Lisa Nilsson, makes real life-size paper carpets, treated down to the smallest detail. The visual impact of these works is incredible, capturing colour, character and opulence.
Quilling or filigree is a technique that allows to create innovative designs, three-dimensional images by rolling strips of paper. The origins of this type of art can be traced back to Ancient Egypt with the use of papyrus. Quilling was used in Italy and France from the 5th century onwards by monks who wanted to embellish images of sacred figures.
The artistic use of paper also includes the creations of the artist Maud Vantours. Works that capture the attention by their colours and the harmony of the composition. The artist cuts, folds and joins the paper creating a play of levels that generate a balance of full and empty.
These are kaleidoscopic compositions by Maude Vantours, who lives in Paris and develops her projects with coloured paper. With a background in textile design, the artist creates one layer at a time, bringing them together at the end for a unique result in volume and dimensionality. Her psychedelic canvases enjoy the rhythm established between colours and light. His is defined as three-dimensional paper art and each work begins with a dominant motif, which uses geometry as a guiding principle.
Whether they are carpets or kaleidoscopic canvases, the effect of these creations is striking. Graphic rhythm and colour are at the heart of the work of Lisa Nilsson and Maude Vantours. Both artists use paper not as a medium, but as the direct object of their art, with extraordinary results.
