Hello, Bonjour! 

I am Julie Marabelle, a French multidisciplinary artist and the founder of Famille Summerbelle. 

My artistic journey began very young while attending a Steiner school during my primary school years and then later on with my studies in Visual Art in Paris at ENSAAMA.

In 2008, after a decade in London’s vibrant creative scene—studying at Central Saint Martins and designing sets for theatre productions—I set off on a six-month world tour with my family. This adventure sparked my passion for crafting intricate paper cut maps using a surgical scalpel, a technique I had honed while making scale models for theatre productions

Drawing inspiration from the places I have lived and visited, I cut through large sheets of paper to create playful and delicate universes. 

Nature is a major source of inspiration for me, and I see my work as a continuous exploration of shapes, patterns, and colours expressed through paper cuttings, drawings, and paintings.

I am deeply committed to detail and craftsmanship, and I love how a work of art, whether delicately cut or brightly coloured, can bring a sense of belonging and joy to people's interiors.

For over 15 years I have had the pleasure to collaborating with international private and commercial clients - creating paper cut maps and illustrations for among others Issey Miyake, Bonton Japan, The Londoner Hotel Macao, EngelPunt, Snor publishing, the V&A, Mothercare, Sainsburys, PanaHome and 72 & Sunny. 

I have exhibited my work several times in Tokyo and I am represented in Japan by Edition Paumes.

I am always open to commission work. Feel free to get in touch through the Contact form.

If you'd like to find out more about my creative ideas, you can visit Famille Summerbelle blog, for inspiration check my Pinterest boards or follow me on Instagram.

A bientôt!