The Back to Basics II installation by French duo Zim&Zou revisits tactile analog culture through handmade paper sculptures inspired by vintage cassette players, rotary phones, and film controllers. Each piece—crafted through layered folding and colored paper—is rendered in bright, saturated hues that evoke the visual language of the 80s and 90s while feeling fresh and intentional. It’s a vibrant reminder of pre-digital rituals and the emotional weight of physical objects.

Raw materials—paper, leather, thread—become spirited representations of nostalgia and craft. With unwavering attention to detail, every button, dial, and wire is sculpted by hand, breathing life into objects that might otherwise belong in a forgotten drawer. Back to Basics II serves as both homage and critique: an artistic statement about slowing down, material presence, and the analog joy embedded in simple, everyday tools.

Image Credit: Zim&Zou