Béatrice Coron: Stories cut from paper

[Tolstoievsky]

some of her work is pretty neat, i like the way she added colour ti the last one

[twelchky]

A truly inspiring artist and a wonderful role model for anyone who despairs over not having a more "traditional" talent.

[thejackshi]

I am in love... must go to see her art this weekend...

[zlyable]

pause at 6:54 am i the only one that sees: Bank of china (Hong kong) Oriental Pearl tower (shanghai) Financial Center (shanghai) Eiffel tower (Paris) Burj Khalifa (Dubai) Burj Arab (Dubai) Petronas Tower (Kuala lumpur) ??

[TheYinful]

Someday, when I have my own "house", her artworks are surely getting a place to transform it into a "home".

[ogrish84]

I love this medium of art.

[xilliah]

Wonderful, just wonderful! I would love to meet her!

[WhiteTiger333]

Oh, my! I'm gobsmacked by the artistry and enthralled by the Life Observation! The glass projects - wah!! The love of languages - double wah!! The South Bronx fences...running out of superlatives. :D I'll stop with profoundly inspiring!

[shunshyne2000]

Art in action

[Tariena1001]

Brilliant!

[atheer2002]

amazing..

[rangusroung]

this title would have made for a good presentation from Michael Scott

[DarkNemesis25]

i thought this was the 3d paper stencil structures/models.. i mean this is impressive and all and interesting.. but its not as impressive and intriguing as the stuff i had seen before

[kaminarigaston]

"as my image is already inside the paper I just remove what's not from that story"

while making a "oh I'm so clever" face. What a douchebag cunt, at least credit Michaelangelo if you are going to use his concepts.

[clothearednincompoop]

I'm disappointed that she didn't start her speech with the phrase "Let's cut the story short".

Such a wasted opportunity! :-/

[Krounz44]

@clothearednincompoop haha good one!

[TheProdigySupreme]

Hilarious french accent:)

[kaimialana]

This is amazing.

[Crazee108]

That's really intricate... it'll make amazing stencils... =)

[ABHWLM]

This is an awesome artwork and marvelous; but the title of the talk is a bit misleading, I suppose.

[DERFVEDA]

after reading the title, I thought this was about stories being cut from the paper in mainstream media... I'm so stupid... :(

[luckyodeler]

I think she would have been better received with more humility. The Queen's cape and the way she bows and stands during the clapping was not appropriate.

[SezSays]

"art" is nice to look at, but has no real meaning. Like every artist points out "its about the interpretation of the viewer"...meaning that theres nothing about the art that is significant. i hate these people who try to make art seem profound. its not. the people viewing it are profound. this shit is a total waste of time.

[JMartinsATV]

@SezSays Do not despise art. We can't measure how important artworks are, in inspiring and making an influence in other, more logical choices of humanity, such as engineering. That said, yes, there are far too many charlatans, and since art is the most subjective concept the human has created, it is a struggle for honest artists to gain any due credit. Your words, like Art itself, is a result of the psyche. Are you saying our intellect is not profound?

[SezSays]

@JMartinsATV What I got from your response is "yes what you say is true but I find it personally insulting". If that is your point, then I really don't care that you're insulted by truth. If you have a different point, it really didn't come across. Also, you make a comment about 'art charlatans' and 'true artists'. I don't see the distinction. But maybe thats my 'problem'.

[crossmirage]

@SezSays Artists are involved in the production of everything you see and use. Your words are typical of one who doesn't understand how art is applied in everyday life.

[SezSays]

@crossmirage Your comments are typical of someone who doesn't realize that anyone else could do it just as well if not better. The art itself isn't the issue. Its the continuous praise to the artist thats the issue. The artist holds no value, the art holds some minimal value that cannot be measured and therefore tends to be over-praised. Art in the subway? Any art would do. You dont need to analyze the meaning behind THAT art, because its not any more special than any other art.

[crossmirage]

@SezSays If "anyone else could do it just as well" then why do I not see more successful Da Vincis, Cezannes or, hell, even Pollocks or Hirsts coming out of art schools everyday? Why do so many people quit art or art school and lament that they "used to draw", if it's as easy as you imply?

You know, you could look at your country's flag and say "any other kind of flag would do". But that doesn't work because it's symbolic of a nation and its identity. Art isn't as pedestrian as you think.

[SezSays]

@crossmirage What makes a DaVinci worth anything? The people who claim its worth it are willing to pay that much for it. What makes a flag symbolic? The people who identify with it choose to. But back to art: yes anyone could do it. Why do people leave art? Because theres too many artists for the demand that is out there. Basic economics. Supply is too high, demand is too low. Why do people even bother doing art? Because its easy, its in the eye of the beholder, all you need is luck :)

[crossmirage]

@SezSays I guess you wouldn't mind graffiti of dicks all over your house then, instead of a Banksy piece or something. Surely there are things you consider beautiful and some you consider ugly? I have a hard time believing aesthetics don't matter at all to someone.

[SezSays]

@crossmirage Thats what we call a 'straw-man argument'. Back in reality...not only have I NOT said that, but I've also suggested to the contrary: I have said there is a minimal unmeasurable value in art and that its a good thing that it exists. But I guess that part of my point is unimportant to you. Keep on truckin'.

[crossmirage]

@SezSays Point taken, I just have a lot of feelings about art, y'know? I read you wrong, and I do apologize. It's just that as someone who likes art, it just really bothers me that it's often undervalued.

[RollinLeonard]

this is so boring and literal. TED sucks at art.

[jerrylittlemars]

AMAZING!!!! 

[Dreamrio]

Delightful and diligent work!!!

[invinciblemode]

That looks amazing.

[vesji]

"Art" is geting a tad bit too rediculous these days, and my prognosis is that it will continue to get even more rediculous over the next years. Everything is "art", so everything, given the right ammout of advertising and what not, can become a trend. This is wrong... if we continue to encourage "artists" more, I won't be surprised if the next "art" is poop. I seriously hope this comes to an end, or at least to create some broders or limitations.

[egganaut]

@vesji Actually, a guy named Chris Ofili already uses poop in his "art."

[XguitarrockerX]

@vesji That is exactly what art is. Art is an essentially contested concept, there will always be a discussion about what art actually is. Never heard about the Dada movement? Showing a urinal on a table and calling it art was a way to force people to redifine what art is and what isn't. That was almost a hundred years ago.

[CommentsSurvey]

This is gorgeous and incredible. The world is truly made by artists!

The blending of scientists and artists... are they actually one and the same?

[hifoxyroxy]

On the Subway I used to stare at one of the pieces they used as an advertisement for an exhibition. Nice to see something about the woman who did it. I must have spent hours of my life looking at that poster.

[Arcus2658]

Skilled artist, but good god was I not interested in hearing her talk. It's like watching a sports newscaster interviewing an athlete. Just keep on making art, but try not to inflict your specific brand of dumb on the world, lady.

[zvolencan1]

That deserved a standing ovation all right! Great artist.

[doford]

These are so good.

[DahSlayah]

cute

[Dexduzdiz]

rebel, or horrible?? lol nah im just playing

[BopZ61191]

why is there so many dislikes?

[ablestmage]

@BopZ61191 - Because instead of the usual TED topic, she's talking about herself I think. Most people I've seen bring a topic about a discovery, or a technique, or a description of a general craft, but not an autobiography. I'm not really interested in this lady. Her art is nice, and I'd like to see more of that and her process, but her personal life is not especially fascinating, really.

[BopZ61191]

@ablestmage well, she's kinda showing a relatively less-ventured art form... and also, u can find quite a few learning points from her experiences... like how it's never too late to start doing anything: she was 30 when she picked up any kind of artistry at all and look how good she is at it...

TED is filled with basically anything that people want to share with a large crowd... I believe in this case it's this art form, as well as, tho some might not find it interesting, her personal journey...

[ablestmage]

@ablestmage - Hearing about her personal journey is why I disliked. Tell me some techniques to promote the form, offer me some process tips, or describe the pieces with better detail. I'm not really concerned with her work history or how she decided to take this up, which is why I give this TED a thumbs down. You asked why people have given it so many dislikes, so I did ^__^;;

[patilsaurabhr]

She is too obsessed with herself to lecture people about "Papercutting".

[168iraj]

Wow.... beautiful .

[energysage]

This woman loves puns. 

[pineapplez342]

I actually really like this. She's definitely unique. I don't think that the cloak was the best piece to star off with, though becasue I was worried that this was going to be more frivolous.

[azcentralsurprise]

My 5 year old can give her a run for the money...

Sorry, even the French accent and all black outfit doesn't legitimize this nonsense.

But of course, this is My Humble Opinion.

[Codex1]

@azcentralsurprise Yes, I'm sure your 5 year old could create that paper dress. Riiiight.

[azcentralsurprise]

@Codex1 Here we go...I did not say I was sure my 5yr old could create that paper dress. Got itttt.

Please re read my comment - "But of course, this is My Humble Opinion".

Am I entitled to that, or are you sending the Fashionista Police to bring me in for reeducation?

"Beauty in things exists merely in the mind which contemplates them."

David Hume's Essays, Moral and Political, 1742

But, you are entitled to your opinion as well, and at 27 that will change...

[Tehtog]

@azcentralsurprise TL;dr no-one cares

[azcentralsurprise]

@Tehtog Since u r in jolly olde England, u must be using the proper English words to describe your thoughts, whereas, I am stuck in the Colonies where the Queens English is butchered.

I beg u...WTF does "TL;dr no-one cares mean?"

Why the hypen?

Codex1 certainly cared about my comment. You cared enough to say "no-one cares"

Maybe, it's just that I'm an old fucker and out of touch with the shorthand of a youth of 22, and simply misinterpreting the comment?

Hope u do-care enough to answer this.

[ChinTuFatt]

@azcentralsurprise

tl;dr means "too long, didn't read"

[azcentralsurprise]

@ChinTuFatt

Thank you for the clarification.

[Tehtog]

@azcentralsurprise TL;dr is a notation which denote the phrase "Too long, Didn't read". Youth has nothing to do with this notation. UK and England are not the same thing. I'm jovially poking fun at the fact that you seem to care far too much what people say on youtube. Thats a semi-colon, not a hyphen.

[azcentralsurprise]

@Tehtog

Thanks for caring enough to respond, and pointing out the difference between UK and England.

As far as caring too much: I'm retired and haven't anything better to do than spend the dwindling days of my life posting inane comments. I get quite a kick when people respond to my silliness. I guess I could be considered a "troll"?

But WTF, it passes the time and does provide a few laughs.

Seriously, I did not connect with the adulation Coron received for her paper cutting abilities.

IMHO

[bilsta1000]

I am very anti-"bullshit that someone has crapped together in ten seconds and called it art" but fuck me this woman makes good art.

[divineagent]

Hard to compete with little squares of plastic that can power a house.

[chibiariel]

I loved the puns.

[eluap]

Runs with scissors?!!!

[YawnGod]

One of the more interesting artists.

The whole "removing what doesn't belong" though is cliché and annoying when stated.

[evolutioner]

Dear shallow haters, the world isn't just about science and technology.

Art plays an equally important role in humanity.

[raydredX]

@evolutioner But art many times is some which needs only to show the final result which could be accessed through some other way or in a shorter talk. There are some very interesting processes, but in this case, a 18 minute talk about paper-cutting in which she appears to mainly show her work is not compelling for me.

It's fine not to like this. And calling people shallow just because of that... Anyway I love arts and science. I did not like this talk and that is fine. Just my two cents.

[evolutioner]

@raydredX

I do not disagree with you, but this is only because of what we are used to, where the most renowned artists being recognized only after their death. Then, only to have their work (mis)interpreted by the future generations.

And now, for once we have the creator of the artwork to present the exact messages she wants to convey and what went through her mind in the process of creation, don't you think we should at least learn to appreciate it?

[raydredX]

@evolutioner Well she does deserve to have the opportunity of presenting how she sees her art and what's behind it. But I'll just appreciate her joy for her art, not this lecture. There's simply things that I have a greater interest in. Some people like it others don't. I don't expect my own work to have a different treatment.

[Squashsplatt]

Omg! I saw those subway drawings in my visit to NY!!!

[yavanna1969]

all thumbs up the meh comment to be honest. If this is the future of the human race then we should be extinct,

[ThElitE]

that's amazing art.................

[essaynLulz]

Wo0W, really filigree work. Nice!

[divedeepinside]

its ok but nothin special

[sashakid]

very interesting form of art :] good talk :]]]

[zuppers]

Very nice talk.

[Tnat1on]

another crap by TED women

[sashakid]

@Tnat1on troll

[Tnat1on]

@sashakid nah, it's a really crappy presentation

[ennot]

"I didn't come to paper cutting in a straight line" I should hope not :)

[LSD616]

meh

[Jorrellds]

I remember seeing her work on the train. It kept me entertained and inspired me as an artist.

[gaiagale]

fascinating! ...a delightful presentation ...simply yet cleverly articulated

thanks for sharing

[narekarmenian]

who needs Illustrator right?

[NewgroundsOwnSBB]

cool concept that warrants a 4, maybe 6-7 minute talk

[tores50]

:D

[mtdeezy]

@ixTITANxi They lowered the volume of the intro.

[abduhzelda]

@mtdeezy by 20 fuckin %.

[MrBugzbunnie23]

first

[Ifailatlife1991]

@MrBugzbunnie23 win

[MrBugzbunnie23]

@Ifailatlife1991 thank you, thank you