TOSHIKO BLUM
Toshiko Blum discovers the art of paper cutting in 1990. Her visits to the Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut et au Centre suisse du papier in Château-d’Oex immersed her in this art form, which she perceives as a kind of magic allowing her to tell a multitude of stories through various papers.
From the age of 6, she indulges in Japanese calligraphy and explores painting on wood. Her interest in diverse arts leads her to carefully study the blending of colours that she uses to compose her paper cutting artwork.
In her artworks, she notably incorporates traditional Japanese fabric, especially kimonos that she reinvents in her own way. The Japanese characters she chooses are carefully selected for their deep and symbolic meanings.
She seeks to merge Swiss and Japanese cultures, reflecting the union between herself and her husband Markus.
CLAUDE YERSIN
Claude Yersin is honored and very proud to have the opportunity to exhibit his artworks at the Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut et au Centre suisse du papier, as a part of his artistic practice includes paper cutting.
Originally from Rougemont and having attended some of his schools in Château-d’Oex, it’s a unique opportunity to show his work to his family and friends in the iconic venue of this art form.
His artistic style is versatile, adapting to the subject matter: sometimes traditional, sometimes expressionistic, sometimes abstract.
These artworks reside in the richness of information about Portugal, which he presents in an artistic and playful manner.
MARKUS BLUM
Markus Blum feels a deep fascination for the ancestral traditions of paper cutting in Pays-d’Enhaut, while also being deeply connected to the peasant and alpine traditions. Having the opportunity to exhibit his artworks at the Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut et au Centre suisse du papier is an honour he wishes to share with the public.
Since the beginning, he and his wife have been attending the Paper Cutting Days in Château-d’Oex, a passion that led him to start paper cutting in late 2019.
His style reflects the experiences of his youth spent on his uncle’s farm, where he was involved in various tasks and had close contact with animals. His love for nature also shines through in his art.