Artwork
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#structure
#Layla Might Arthur
#gentle
#narrative
#paper
#sculpture
#set design

“The place We All Meet” (2022), paper sculpture, 1 x 1 x 1 meter. All pictures © Layla Might Arthur, shared with permission
Wielding the basics of set design, Layla Might Arthur assembles elaborate architectural areas and visible narratives from paper. The Netherlands-based artist specializes in the interaction between gentle and shadow in intricate, 3-dimensional dioramas that emphasize storytelling in window presentations, emblem identities, and gallery shows. In items starting from refined, particular person sculptures of staircases to large-scale, immersive installations, she instills a way that the viewer is part of the interactions of figures inside every scene.
Since graduating from college in 2021, Arthur has concerned about tasks that emulate the visible drama of theatrical shows, environment the level for merchandise in boutique home windows and emblem collaborations along with museum exhibitions. “I truly experience having the ability to handcraft artistic endeavors for use in photoshoots or installations the place my paintings reaches an target market who may no longer ordinarily hunt down artwork in an artwork house,” she tells Colossal. “I’ve had improbable purchasers thus far who’ve given me massive inventive freedom in performing as each artwork director and artist.”
Arthur emphasizes every incision, attitude, and trend of the meticulously lower items of white paper through spotlighting or illuminating from inside. “I like having the ability to create a creative enjoy which is a part of the on a regular basis and highlights the chances of craftsmanship,” she says.
In finding extra of Arthur’s paintings on her website online, Behance, and Instagram, the place she regularly stocks movies of her procedure.

“THE STORYTELLER, THE LISTENER, AND OUR STORY” (2021), paper and light-weight Set up

“The place We All Meet” (2022)

Main points of “The place We All Meet” (2022)

“Store Window Set Design for Mary Jane Schoenenboetiek” (2021), paper sculpture

Main points of “THE STORYTELLER, THE LISTENER, AND OUR STORY” (2021)

Element of “THE STORYTELLER, THE LISTENER, AND OUR STORY” (2021)

Element of “THE STORYTELLER, THE LISTENER, AND OUR STORY” (2021)

Element of “THE STORYTELLER, THE LISTENER, AND OUR STORY” (2021)

“Forgotten Puts – Remembered“ (2022), paper sculptures, 20 x 20 centimeters

Element of “Store Window Set Design for Mary Jane Schoenenboetiek” (2021), paper sculpture

“Jersey; My Formative years House” (2019), paper reducing, circumference 754 centimeters x 200 centimeters

Panels from “Jersey; My Formative years House”

Set up view of “Jersey; My Formative years House”
#structure
#Layla Might Arthur
#gentle
#narrative
#paper
#sculpture
#set design
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