Inspired by 1/87 scale model figurines, Gaspard Mitz created his first Box Story in 2010 as a gift to his girlfriend. Self-taught, encouraged by enthusiastic feedback on his box stories, he has enjoyed setting up miniature characters in grandiose situations ever since.
Gaspard Mitz has always been keen on jewel cases-objects, such as music boxes, cuckoo clocks and the works of artist Joseph Cornell. Being a great admirer of Japanese aestheticism, he sets up his scenes in sober, uncluttered atmospheres, and works with selected materials: wood, polystyrene, foam sheets and paper.
Gaspard Mitz likes to divert figurines from their original functions, by shaping them tailor-made destinies. The humoristic and poetic moments he captures in his boxes are enlightened by their titles.
Box Stories are limited-edition pieces handcrafted by Gaspard Mitz in Paris.
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At your own risks
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Baywatch
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story A well deserved break
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story At last!
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story I can explain!
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story Loser’s
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story Midnight
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story Night Watch
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story Not too short!
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story Odalix
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story OHHH Alright
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Box story The unknown
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
6cm x 24cm x 34cm
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Customer service
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Do not cross
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Gerard’s breakfast
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Grandma Club
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Grandpa Club
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Mystic river
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Paramour
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Peacemaker
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Performance
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Special delivery
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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That’s all folks
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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Therapy session
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Mixed media, wood and plexiglass
24cm x 6cm x 34cm
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