Stories Cut from Paper

Watch an 18-minute TED talk featuring artist Béatrice Coron as she showcases her intricate paper-cutting art and describes her creative process. Witness Coron's unique storytelling technique as she creates elaborate worlds, cities, countries, heavens, and hells using only scissors and paper. Observe her dramatic entrance wearing a cape made from Tyvek, demonstrating her artistic prowess. Gain insight into how Coron develops her stories through careful snips and slices, transforming simple materials into complex narratives. Explore the intersection of art, storytelling, and craftsmanship in this captivating presentation from the TED Conference, where leading thinkers and innovators share their most impactful ideas.

Béatrice Coron: Stories cut from paper