Sheller - Space invaders paper mosaïque - Jaune, 2026

EAZ  

Based in Strasbourg, EAZ has spent several years developing a singular practice at the crossroads of design, fine craftsmanship, and popular culture.

After many years creating and manufacturing for the worlds of toys, entertainment, interior design, music, and architecture, EAZ set out to reconnect with that part of his childhood.

Through a universe of his own making, nourished by pop culture, where the object becomes a pure medium of expression, he combines technical precision with a raw aesthetic to reinterpret the icons that shaped the collective imagination of an entire generation.

Heir to a deeply rooted DIY (Do It Yourself) culture, EAZ favors an experimental and independent approach. Whether miniatures, prototypes, or one-of-a-kind pieces, each creation bears witness to a constant dialogue between material and intention.

In the intimacy of his studio, he notably deconstructs the Lego minifigure, fusing it with the mythological figures of his childhood. These resin sculptures, entirely shaped by hand, transform the mass-produced toy into a sophisticated artistic artifact.

A multidisciplinary artist, EAZ launches a new creative cycle in 2026, one that returns to his origins: the art of Papercut. Through a masterful layering of colored papers, he transposes his usual three-dimensional works into flat, vibrant compositions. This demanding and delicate cutting technique offers a pared-down rereading of his favorite themes.

From the heroes of Japanese animation to the iconic pixels of the arcade — such as Space Invaders and Pac-Man — EAZ elevates memory into an object of contemplation.

"EAZ's style is defined by a constant tension between the nostalgia of childhood dreams and rigorous technical mastery." By transforming the playful object into a lasting work of art, he invites the viewer into an introspection that is both joyful and profound — a journey back to their own cultural foundations.