Modernist Paper Garden, 2026
sculptural paper installations
dimensions variable
At the “Papelaria" studio, founded by designers Fabiola and Christian Pentagna, paper transcends its role as a mere substrate to become an autonomous medium. Through a rigorous investigation of folds and incisions, the duo subverts bidimensionality, elevating the material to the status of tactile sculpture and design object.
Guided by the pursuit of “épure”, the purification of form, their practice strikes a balance between technical precision and organic sensibility. By investing paper with a lasting, architectural nobility, their work invites a perception of the permanence of the gesture, transforming the ephemeral into an experience of essential luxury.
The Modernist Paper Garden ( by papelaria ) is a tactile landscape where the organic curves of Burle Marx are reimagined through the delicate, vibrant textures of high-end paper. Designed as a tribute to Brazil for La Samaritaine, this installation blooms with sculptural paper foliage, blending tropical exuberance and Brazilian craftsmanship.
Modernist Paper Garden, 2026
sculptural paper installations
dimensions variable
At the “Papelaria" studio, founded by designers Fabiola and Christian Pentagna, paper transcends its role as a mere substrate to become an autonomous medium. Through a rigorous investigation of folds and incisions, the duo subverts bidimensionality, elevating the material to the status of tactile sculpture and design object.
Guided by the pursuit of “épure”, the purification of form, their practice strikes a balance between technical precision and organic sensibility. By investing paper with a lasting, architectural nobility, their work invites a perception of the permanence of the gesture, transforming the ephemeral into an experience of essential luxury.
The Modernist Paper Garden ( by papelaria ) is a tactile landscape where the organic curves of Burle Marx are reimagined through the delicate, vibrant textures of high-end paper. Designed as a tribute to Brazil for La Samaritaine, this installation blooms with sculptural paper foliage, blending tropical exuberance and Brazilian craftsmanship.
