Today we’d like to introduce you to Pauline Loctin.
Specializing in folding and origami, Pauline Loctin creates murals, hanging lights and even custom stage accessories. She picked up the nickname ‘Nuagette’ in school, but today Pauline is known as Miss Cloudy, an inspiring and hard-working paper artist. Hailing from France, she moved to Montreal to begin a Masters in Musicology at Université de Montréal. Equipped with the determination, meticulousness, and appreciation instilled in her by her violin teacher back home, the artist discovered paper and dove into perfecting the tessellation and origami architecture.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Smooth not really but it’s been a great journey. I take the time to know myself and what I wanted. I let myself learn new stuff and I take the time to master it.
My advice: it’s never too late to learn something new and to change your life. I change everything turning 30 and I don’t regret it because now I have the time of my life. I’m learning every day and meeting new interesting people on daily basis.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Miss Cloudy – what should we know?
I’m a paper artist specialized in folding techniques and origami. I’m well known for my giant origami and mural paper installation. I love to create creative and colorful installation out of paper.
This work with brands like Keurig, Veuve Clicquot, Covergirl, Four seasons, Simons, COS and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
The project I’m the proudest of is Pli.é Project because it was a real challenge to dress dancer out of paper.
I play with paper like nobody I think. I’m trying to make something new with each fold. The technique is the same for everybody but I want to push further the art of folding paper and make it super modern.
We’re interested to hear your thoughts on female leadership – in particular, what do you feel are the biggest barriers or obstacles?
As a female artist and entrepreneur, we need to be very strong and don’t let anybody think you’re weak. That’s why we need strong women and kind men around us to succeed. I work with two beautiful and strong women at the studio and I need them more than anything. We push each other and we support each other. The female bond is very strong and I wanna see more of this around me.
Contact Info:
- Address: 6524 St hubert Street, studio 205
- Website: http://www.misscloudy.com/
- Phone: 5146790117
- Email: info@misscloudy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misscloudymtl/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misscloudymtl
- Other: https://vimeo.com/misscloudy
Image Credit:
Melika Dez, Js Denomme
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