Cat Da

I transform discarded paper into vibrant collage artworks that celebrate the beauty hidden in everyday materials.

I am a Vietnamese paper collage artist and graphic designer who creates original artworks from discarded paper and overlooked materials.

My passion for collage began in high school when I discovered the works of Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Georges Braque in art magazines. Their ability to transform simple shapes into expressive compositions opened a new way of seeing art, and that fascination has stayed with me ever since.

What inspires me most is not perfection, but possibility. I often find inspiration in everyday life, especially in second-hand bookstores, recycling shops, and places where discarded paper finds a second chance. Materials that many people consider worthless become the starting point of a new story in my studio.

Through cutting, arranging, and layering paper by hand, I aim to show that beauty can emerge from the ordinary and that discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful works of art. Every piece carries its own history before becoming part of something entirely new.

Rather than following trends, I prefer to let each artwork evolve naturally through experimentation with color, c...

Independent artist specializing in paper collage and mixed media.