Ana Brecevic’s Delicate Paper Sculptures Echo The Fragility Of Nature
Ana Brecevic has an important message she wants to share with the world through her delicate paper sculptures. She attempts to creates a quiet sense of urgency within the viewer about the ongoing level of climate destruction because of the changes she has seen happening within her lifetime alone. Her deep affinity for paper stemmed from a realisation that paper has an almost ephemeral quality to it yet it has proven itself essential to humankind. She reflected on how paper is a paradox in that it has served as the, “primary vehicle for human memory and knowledge” for centuries and yet it has a fragility that is oddly fascinating.
Having watched the negative impacts of humanity on bio diversity, she hopes that her art incorporates the ‘emotional depth’ that she has observed around her. The artist, whose life was shaped by her life experiences in France and Croatia, was trained in graphic designs and discovered the expressive potential of paper early on. Her exposure to the environmental changes she witnessed impacting the landscapes that surround her greatly influenced her decision to align her practice around her ecological convictions.
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The degradation of the Mediterranean coastline has particularly become one of main emotional themes that is at the core of this paper designer’s work. In an interview with DeMilked, Brecevic said, “At 35, I set up my studio between forest and ocean, in an environment conducive to observing the living world”.
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Having previously worked several years in set design, notably for prestigious houses such as Yves Saint Laurent, the Franco-Croatian artist made a conscious choice to focus her designs on reflecting her conservationist values. She explained further, “This transition marked the beginning of a more engaged artistic approach, where material becomes a form of language”.
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When questioned about her creative process, and the influences that made her choose to work specifically with this material, Brecevic mentioned that she was trained in paper design. She elaborated, “Today, I prioritize sustainable materials such as recycled paper, natural dyes, and second-hand textiles. As part of this ongoing research and experimentation, I have developed a personal embossing technique on upcycled fabric, which allows me to explore new forms of storytelling through material. My work takes the form of bas-reliefs, installations, or small sculptural architectures, where textures and colors engage in dialogue with the tensions of the living world. Each piece is, for me, a space for reflection – a way to reconnect humans with nature and offer a sensitive reading of our times”.
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The visual artist’s informed us that her, “Work has been exhibited in renowned venues, including the Grand Palais as part of the CHANGE NOW summit. Ana Brecevic’s practice lies at the intersection of ecology, material, and memory, each piece inviting us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world”.
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