Background research

Zim and Zou is an artist duo from Nancy, France, founded in 2007 by Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann.Known for their handmade paper crafts, three-dimensional installations and scenography, they specialise in transforming traditional materials such as paper, wood and leather into fantastical contemporary artworks.Their works blend craftsmanship, narrative and surreal aesthetics, often in collaboration with luxury brands, commercial spaces and art organisations, redefining the boundaries between handmade art and commercial design.

Graduating from a graphic design degree, they create three-dimensional handmade items using a variety of materials and with their craftsmanship, they create all the elements by hand, culminating in a colourful window display.

Dragon King Temples, as the physical embodiment of the cult of the Dragon King, are found all over China.Whether they are sea dragon king temples or inland dragon king temples, they carry people's aspirations for a better life.

Zim and Zou

Story research

Dragon King Tempel

The image of the dragon in the Tang Dynasty

Different windows

Windows

Handmade books

This is their window design, the theme is time machine, you can see that each window has a small machine that travels through different worlds, and they use paper sculpture to make different features of these worlds, the colours are bright and visually appealing, attracting people's attention.

Faubourg, The Time Machine