Victor Cadène
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Victor Cadène
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Victor Cadène
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Victor Cadène
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Victor Cadène
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Victor Cadène

Paper artist

Paris, France

Creating miniature worlds in paper

  • Victor creates miniature worlds out of paper using drawing and collage
  • His works take inspiration from other crafts such as tapestry and enamelling
  • He studied at the School of Applied Arts in Valencia and worked in Milan

Victor Cadène creates rich, maximalist works by assembling his intricate paper drawings into collages. His vibrant compositions depict imaginary landscapes where nature reclaims its rights over statue-like human figures. "I intend my works to be an ode to contemplation," shares Victor. In 2023, creating a large-scale mural marked a creative turning point in his journey, reviving his interest in mythological themes. This shift to a grander scale allowed him to adapt paper techniques to ancestral decorative arts, such as Aubusson tapestry and volcanic stone enamelling. Victor works on collaborations with major luxury houses, including Orient Express, Diptyque and Hermès.

Victor Cadène is an expert artisan: he began his career in 2015 and he started teaching in 2022.

INTERVIEW

My drawings were initially a means of expression for my interior design projects. Now, with my paper scenographies, I imagine miniature Baroque worlds where opulent motifs and colours prevail. Each element is drawn by hand before being cut, refined, retouched, placed and glued.

The technique of drawing and collage on paper allows me to experiment with composition until I find the right balance. It is an intuitive, spontaneous and ornamental process. My drawings then become models and come to life in various decorative projects.

In 2017, I was contacted by Hermès to design several sets for the Shang Xia boutique in Paris. It marked the launch of this beautiful adventure with a subsequent exhibition of my works during the FIAC in Paris, and also several commissions for Diptyque.

I use fairly simple media: paper, oil paint, watercolours and markers. I gravitate towards unpretentious and authentic techniques and I prefer to collaborate with craftsmen who have traditional know-how. I have very little interest in techniques related to new technologies.

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Victor Cadène

Paper artist

Paris, France

ADDRESS

Address upon request, Paris, France

AVAILABILITY

By appointment only

PHONE

+33 648770480

LANGUAGES

French, English, Italian

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