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Posted by LisaKauff on May 20, 2012 in Art | 0 comments

Paper Art is the exact opposite of the digital media although the times that paper was the primary medium for artistic expression is long gone. In this weekend?s article we are showcasing the mind blowing paper art portfolio ofZim & Zou?which is a graphic design studio located from France. We have also showcased one of their project in?The Most Appreciated Graphic Designers from Behancearticle 2 weeks ago. Below we are showcasing some of their creative work that they have designed for popular companies such as The Washington Post or The Wired Magazine.

About The Studio:?Zim & Zou is a French graphic design studio located in Nancy. It is made by Lucie Thibault and Thomas Zimmermann, who have both completed a BTS in Visual Communication before joining forces and offer their expertise. The studio practice a contemporary design by experimenting in different areas such as paper sculptures, installations, graphic design and illustration ? The strength of Zim & Zou is to be a versatile and complementary duo. Lucie teamed up with Thomas Thibault Zimmermann to form Zim & Zou, a french studio based in Nancy explored different fields Including That paper sculpture, installation, graphic design, illustration. Both aged 25, They Studied graphic design DURING 3 years in artschool year. Rather Than composing pictures were computer, They prefer real objects with paper Creating and Taking pictures out of ?em. A number of intricate illustrations Actually come from the three-dimensional installations made ??by Zim & Zou. Their choice of paper is due to the versatility and good quality of the material, Especially When It is sculpted and photographed. Zim & Zou?s strength is To Be a ?complementary and versatile duo.

Washington Post Project:?The story is about an area in the Washington DC suburbs, that is mainly offices, shopping and parking lots with tons and tons of cars. 4 metro stations will open out there. This car driven area will suddenly have more public transit. Right now it?s kind of a soulless place, but they?re hoping to make it more of a city. Hoping to add more pedestrian walkways, more apartments, more grocery stores ? more of a place that people want to live, rather than just work.