Pauline Loctin is a multidisciplinary artist and creative director whose contemporary sculptural practice transforms paper and fabric through intricate folding techniques into immersive, sensory installations.
Drawing on principles of repetition, geometry and material tension, Loctin manipulates surfaces into rhythmic, three-dimensional forms that shift with light, movement and perspective. Rooted in narrative and precision, her work balances technical craft with poetic expression, creating moments of quiet wonder that invite audiences to pause, gather and engage through form, visual language and spatial experience.
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BIO
Born and based in France, Loctin has spent over a decade redefining the boundaries of folded art. Her practice transforms flat, two dimensional sheets into anything from small and intimate to massive and immersive installations that challenge the viewer’s perception of material. Using formal folding techniques like tessellation alongside freestyle curved folds, Loctin creates geometric forms that appear almost machine made in their precision, yet remain deeply rooted in the human touch.
Whilst living and working from Montreal, Pauline worked on several high profile projects with partners providing installations for the Eaton Centre, the Four Seasons and the Symphony Orchestra of Montreal. Loctin also worked on a short film project with The New York Times: “Above” showcased her costume & wearable art in the form of a hand folded tutu.
In the cultural sphere, Loctin’s work has been featured in major institutions including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Most recently, her large-scale installation “Flying in Nuanced Colours” was a centrepiece of the 2024 London Design festival, further cementing her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary spatial design.
Exhibitions/Public Art: Pli.é Project, Ausgang Plaza, Montreal (2018) ; Chromatic Reflections, Galerie XII, Los Angeles (2023) ; Fantaisie Numero 1, Diane-Dufresne Art Center, Montréal (2023) ; Flying in Nuanced Colours, London Design Festival (2024) ; Colours Live In Darkness, Diane-Dufresne Art Center, Montréal (2025) ; Phosphorescence, Lumino Festival, Montréal (2026) ; A Century of Becoming, The Royal Ballet School at Covent Garden, London (2026)
Group Exhibitions: Intimate Abode, La villa Bagatelle, Quebec City (2017) ; Barrier, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal (2018) ; Infinite, Thierry Mugler’s Exhibition Couturrissime, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (2019) ; Princess Diana - The Royal Photographer Archives, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Washington D.C , Miami, Melbourne, Sidney & London, (2021-2025) ; PAPERHOLIC : Obsession papier, La Guilde, Montreal (2022) ; PAPERHOLIC : Obsession papier, La villa Bagatelle, Quebec City (2024) ; Charmey Paper Art - Biennale, Switzerland (2026-2027)
Our Services
Sculptures & Custom Installations
Sculptural creations in folded paper and pleated textile for collectors, hospitality spaces, luxury brands, and exhibitions. From intimate compositions to monumental installations, spatial design, and window displays.
Artistic Direction
Visual and scenographic design for photo, video, and immersive experience projects. Collaboration with brands and institutions to transform abstract concepts into cohesive sensory narratives.
Collaborations, Workshops & Brand Activations
Immersive workshops, narrative dinners, and creative activations blending craft, storytelling, and emotion. Tactile experiences designed to awaken the senses and create lasting connections.
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