I’m Julie Marabelle, a French multidisciplinary visual artist based in Amsterdam. I studied Environmental Art in Architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Olivier de Serres in Paris and earned a First-Class BA in Set and Costume Design from Central Saint Martins in London. My work bridges art, design, and storytelling.
Cutting through large sheets of paper, I create playful and delicate universes, drawing inspiration from the places I have lived and visited. Cities and nature are my main sources of inspiration, and my work is a continuous exploration of shapes, patterns, and colours, expressed through paper cuttings, drawings, and paintings.
For the past 17 years, I’ve been creating and developing original designs for my brand, Famille Summerbelle, sold around the world. My projects have ranged from one-of-a-kind commissions to major installations and commercial collaborations. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with architects, art consultants, and international brands, always guided by my attention to detail, love of colour, and commitment to craftsmanship.
My work has been exhibited internationally in Paris, London, and Tokyo. I’ve collaborated with clients such as Issey Miyake, the V&A Museum, We Work, 72 & Sunny, Bonton Japan, and The Londoner Hotel Macao.
Some of my cut-out maps have been featured in books including All About Maps (Sandu), A Map of the World (Gestalten), Island (Thames and Hudson), Mapping the Soul of the City (Princeton Architectural Press), and Panorama of Illustrative Maps (Art Quarter Taiwan). My work has also been featured in magazines such as Milk (France and Japan), Vogue Australia, Marie Claire Maison France, Elle Deco UK, Junior UK, and Spur Japan.
For projects, partnerships, or general inquiries, you can reach me at: juliemarabelle@mac.com
