Stéphanie Matéos
Stéphanie Matéos is an eco-conscious artist and artisan based in Josselin, France, specializing in creating furniture and art objects from recycled cardboard. Since 2013, the artist has been exploring the artistic potential of cardboard, crafting unique pieces that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. In addition to creating custom designs, Karton de Breizh offers courses and workshops, sharing expertise in cardboard artistry with the community.
Karton de Breizh’s work stands out for its commitment to sustainability and the innovative use of recycled materials. Each creation is a testament to the versatility and beauty of cardboard, a material often overlooked in traditional art and design. The pieces range from intricately designed furniture to decorative art, showcasing a perfect blend of durability, creativity, and environmental awareness. Through the meticulous layering, embossing, and cutting techniques, the artist transforms ordinary packaging materials into extraordinary, functional artworks.
The artist also emphasizes community involvement and knowledge sharing by offering workshops where participants learn the craft of cardboard artistry. These sessions not only provide hands-on experience but also raise awareness about the importance of reusing and recycling. Karton de Breizh’s approach combines artistic vision with environmental advocacy, making a strong case for the value of eco-design in modern creative practices.
Used material, technique, support:
Used packaging papers and cardboard, plant-based printing inks, glues, cutter, scissors, embossing tools. Mixed techniques: Bas-relief sculpture composed of 3 panels (45x80x15cm x2, 90x80x15cm) created through successive additions of material (cardboard and cardboard lace), paper shaping (paper mâché), and the collage of embossed monotypes.
Artwork Description:
Triptych in bas-relief depicting woodland landscape scenes: vegetation (grasses, ferns, lichens, ivy, mosses, foliage…), trees (conifers, mixed woods: oaks, chestnuts, birches, beeches), and a meadow at the forest’s edge. The creation employs multiple layers to introduce perspective and depth to each scene. Integration of mushrooms (paper-mâché) highlights the fungal kingdom, continuously astonishing us with its complex interactions with surrounding life forms. Deliberately devoid of scale to grant them the significance they deserve despite their apparent invisibility. The background includes botanical monotypes sourced from these biotopes.
