Mademoiselle Maurice, 28
Origami Installation Artist
Paris, France
Remember the post I did on Mademoiselle Maurice and her inspiring origami installations? Well I got the chance to interview her about what goes on in her daily life! Even though French is her primary language, she was kind enough to do the interview in English for me. She's extremely motivated when it comes to creating her installations and serves as a wonderful inspiration to people around the world.
What do you love about living in your city?
I dream to live in the countryside...but for the moment I have to stay in Paris. I really enjoy the Seine River, the forest around Paris and of course all the extraordinary museum (Beaubourg, Palais de Tokyo, Jeu de Paume, MEP...) and all the places to visit!
From the time you wake up how would you describe your typical day?
That really depends. I wake up not very early, and drink some tea. After that I'll go in my little room of creation, sit, switch on my computer, and answer to the emails. Then I'll create, and fold for hours and hours (ten to fifteen per day) while watching the ARTE channel or listening to classical music. Of course sometimes I like to go out, bike, or walk the forest.
How did you first get introduced to origami? What made you start doing these elaborate installations?
That really depends. I wake up not very early, and drink some tea. After that I'll go in my little room of creation, sit, switch on my computer, and answer to the emails. Then I'll create, and fold for hours and hours (ten to fifteen per day) while watching the ARTE channel or listening to classical music. Of course sometimes I like to go out, bike, or walk the forest.
How did you first get introduced to origami? What made you start doing these elaborate installations?
I really discovered the art of folding during my year in Japan. I decided to create my installation after living in Japan during the Tohoku Earthquake and after the Fukushima explosion. At the beginning, my installations wanted to say no to nuclear energy. Later I wanted to pay homage at the Japanese people, thinking to the Story of Hiroshima and Sadako's Story.
What has been your favorite installation so far? Why?
What has been your favorite installation so far? Why?
My favorite one was in Hue, Vietnam. The people there have not experienced a lot at urban art, but everybody was smiling in seeing my installation and so happy because I represented their star. We don't speak the same language but smiles and stars in the eyes are universal.
How long do your installations usually stay up?
That depend where I am, sometimes just few hours sometimes four or five days. I like to use the origami a second or third time.
What happens to your work if it rains? Or do you fold your cranes out of a element proof paper?
I don't use a special paper. Most of the time I used recycled paper. They are fragile with the rain, but then they dry and can stay on the wall. Sometimes no though so I remove them.
If you could create an installation anywhere in the world what would it be and where? Why?
If you could create an installation anywhere in the world what would it be and where? Why?
I will really like to create in Africa because since I was a child I feel a connection with this country. I would like share my work with children, and give them colors and positive vibes.
What are your ambitions/dreams for the future?
Continue with my creations and help humanitarian and environmental associations. I would like to travel and live in nature far from the big city, pollution and dark concrete..
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