"Drap de papier IV" by Sophie De Zutter is a contemporary paper artwork that explores the delicate balance between fragility and strength through the artist’s signature use of handmade paper. Part of De Zutter’s "Drap de papier" series, the work transforms paper into draped, organic forms that evoke lightness, movement, and subtle texture. The artist creates her own paper using traditional papermaking techniques, anchoring her practice in continuity with centuries of ancestral knowledge.
The paper’s natural irregularities, soft textures, and gentle undulations create a sense of temporality and depth. The folds and curves suggest both vulnerability and resilience, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty of imperfection and the quiet power of minimal forms. De Zutter welcomes these imperfections, recognising their authenticity and the depth they bring to the work, while the material’s inherent texture brings substance, softness, and the unexpected.