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Paris, France

Victoria Tanto

Textile sculptor

Instinctive twists and turns

  • Victoria loves high-precision manual work
  • She worked on miniature sets behind the scenes for Chanel haute couture shows
  • She sources her raw materials from second-hand shops

Victoria Tanto first studied textile and material design at the École des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, and then specialised in miniature models, and in particular vegetation, used in the world of fashion and animated films. She also embarked on a personal artistic quest in which the minuscule is the starting point for her exploration and the foundation of her graphic vocabulary. In her creative process today, Victoria will identify an initial principle, repeat it, alter it and repeat it in an expanding movement. Her creations are composed of patiently twisted and embroidered threads that generate textures, contrast and volumes following her instinct. The result is nuanced and striking pieces. Victoria’s singular, intimate language unfolds, combining intuition, technical savoir-faire and a love of work that takes time.


Interview

©Victoria Tanto
©Victoria Tanto
Could you describe your creative process?
It is very intuitive. It is triggered by an encounter with a material that speaks to me and in which I sense a potential for exploration. It is also connected to the joy I feel at the idea of experimenting and being surprised by the material.
Do you have a signature aesthetic?
I would be honoured if people recognised me through my visual signature as it is one of the most beautiful things that can happen to a artisan, because it shows a profound coherence in their work over an entire career. I am working towards this!
How much does nature influence your work?
To a great and undeniable extent. I was brought up surrounded by plants by a landscape gardener mother and I learnt to observe plants, to try to understand them. I think I responded to my botanical incomprehensions with my imagination.
What specific technique do you master?
My own technique, based on twisted threads, needlepoint and knots. It is a blend of traditional techniques and personal contributions. I have always been fascinated by learning something, experiencing it and then trying to reinterpret it.
Victoria Tanto is a rising star: she began her career in 2019

Where


Victoria Tanto

Address: Address upon request, Paris, France
Hours: By appointment only
Languages: French, English
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