Paper bestiary
Anaïs Herd-Smith
Paper artist & director
Sculpture, installations
and stop-motion films.
Imaginary creatures. Reinvented nature.
Paper worlds brought to life.
MonstrusRenardus & Poissinus
Projects12
Personal work & commissions
Explore each project through its images, films and behind-the-scenes footage.
12 projects shown
Cheval de tri · Installation
Chinese New Year · Sculpture
Holiday 2025 · Stop motion
Fleur de Cerisier · Stop motion
New Year · Social media
Paper sculpture
WWF · Printemps installation
MSD · Pop-up book & films
International Women’s Day · TV ident
Pop-up book
Film & behind the scenes
About
Paper.
Imaginary worlds.
My name is Anaïs Herd-Smith; I am a paper artist, set designer, and stop-motion filmmaker.
Inspired by nature and mythology, I create a totemic bestiary populated by hybrid creatures, giant flowers, and imaginary landscapes. Colorful, playful, and sometimes mysterious, these worlds invite you to take a closer look: scales transform into protective shells, petals unfurl, and the paper takes on color and becomes neon.
Layers, textures, and details give the paper its full presence, while subtle gradients created with an airbrush add depth to its surfaces. From personal sculptures to commissioned installations, as well as window displays and stop-motion films, I explore how a simple material can evoke a sense of wonder.
SculptureSet designStop motion
Contact
Let’s imagine
something together.
For commissions, exhibitions
and collaborations.