A geometric world in paper

• • Türker and Deniz opened their studio in 2015
• • Their working method involves hand sketches and digital processes
• • The characters they create are mostly linked to Turkish traditions

From their Istanbul studio Papier Atelier, husband and wife team Türker and Deniz Akman create a world of sculpted paper populated with characters, objects, symbols and emotions. Their artistic approach is to reflect the authenticity that surrounds them by using elements of modern art, expressing organic forms, feelings and situations in simple, defined geometries. In choosing to work with the simplest material of all – paper – they stay true to their philosophy of handcrafting and slow living. They create installations, stop-motion videos, commercial prop designs and window displays using a low-poly 3D sculpting technique, and have collaborated with many well known brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Nike and The Body Shop.