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Marc Schweizer
Paper cutter
Zweisimmen, Switzerland
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Silhouetted in paper and gold
- Marc specialises in miniature and photorealistic paper cuttings
- He holds the unofficial record for the smallest paper cut tree
- He was recognised at the 2019 Prix Métiers d’art Suisse
Marc Schweizer specialises in paper cutting, a traditional craft dating back centuries in Switzerland and generally depicting farm life and animals. “I was born and raised in a small farming village in the heart of the Swiss Alps. My inspiration comes mostly from nature,“ he explains. Marc enjoys creating small, detailed renditions of both traditional and modern motifs. “I focus on the visual quality and balance between black and white,” he says. "With paper cutting I have the opportunity to do what I love most and see my ideas come to life.” In 2022, Marc was recognised with an award for excellence at the International Paper Cut Triennale in Japan.
Marc Schweizer is a master artisan: he began his career in 2016 and he started teaching in 2016.
Live demonstration
Miniature paper cutting: reimagining Swiss traditionAN ATELIER ALIVE
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INTERVIEW
When I was eight years old, my mother took an introductory class in paper cutting. She continued the craft at home, which is when I first became interested. She taught me the basics, and later on I learned different techniques from well-known Swiss paper cutters.
I normally begin with a sketch of the layout and an idea of the cut. Then I digitise the sketch, reduce the size and print it directly on the paper to preserve all the details. I use a very thin paper that weighs only 40g per square metre. The paper has a very fine texture that allows me to make precise and detailed cuts.
The cutting is all done by hand. I use a knife with a very small blade. I also wear glasses with a 2.5 magnification. For the smallest details, I use a microscope. It can take me between a few days and a couple of months to complete a paper cutting.
The colour in my work comes from genuine gold leaf, which I use to add depth and highlights. Seeing a paper cutting for real is the best way to experience it. It is the only way to recognise the size, details and depth. A photograph cannot show this properly.
Marc Schweizer
Paper cutter
Zweisimmen, Switzerland
Recommended by Métiers d'art Suisse
AVAILABILITY
By appointment only
PHONE
+41 763355060
LANGUAGES
German, English
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