# Storytelling Paper Cityscapes Beatrice Coron's 'Papercuts' Collection Features Silhouettes By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-coron-papercuts References: [thefoxisblack](http://www.thefoxisblack.com/2012/08/14/a-slice-of-life-papercut-cityscapes-by-beatrice-coron/) & [beatricecoron](http://www.beatricecoron.com/paper.html) New York-based artist Beatrice Coron's 'Papercuts' collection is an [intricate look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) into fictional stories of structures that don't actually exist. Beatrice developed an interesting art form that consists of [cutting out sections of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) and turning them into amazing buildings full of people and story lines. Each of her papercuts involves tiny, little cut-out people who inhabit complex structures. These obscure landscapes are filled with windows that give the viewer a glimpse into the mind of Beatrice and the chaotic nature of the pieces. Beatrice studied art at the [Universite of Lyon III](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs) and was featured in a TED talk back in March 2011 speaking about her works as an artist. Her work and thoughts are both well worth the attention that they receive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Physical Storytelling:** Artists are exploring new ways of telling stories using physical media. - **Intricate Structures:** Artists are using intricate structures to convey complex narratives. - **Window Into Imagination:** Artists are using cut-out windows to provide glimpses into imaginary worlds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists could leverage new techniques to create immersive experiences and installations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands could partner with artists to create physical installations that tell their brand story in a unique way. - **Museums and Galleries:** Curators could showcase the work of artists who are pushing the limits of traditional storytelling using physical media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md)