A gif of different angles of a colorful wall installation of foliage and butterflies against a black backgroundAll images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission

February 18, 2026

ArtNature

Kate Mothes

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Practically glowing in contrast to their dark backgrounds, Clare Celeste’s large-scale installations of foliage and flowers spring vibrantly to life. Made from layers of paper cutouts, myriad leaves and blooms invite viewers to immerse themselves in a jungle-like atmosphere.

Most recently, Celeste completed compositions for Riem Arcaden Munich, Cartier, and the American Museum of Natural History. Find more on the artist’s Instagram.

A colorful retail installation for Cartier by Clare Celeste of foliage against a black background, interspersed with cases of jewelryCartier

A colorful wall installation by Clare Celeste of foliage and butterflies against a black backgroundAmerican Museum of Natural History

A paper installation by Clare Celeste of jungle foliage and animals on a wallRiem Arcaden Munich

A detail of a paper installation by Clare Celeste of jungle foliage and animals on a wallDetail of Riem Arcaden Munich

A colorful wall installation by Clare Celeste of foliage and butterflies against a black backgroundAmerican Museum of Natural History

A colorful retail installation for Cartier by Clare Celeste of foliage against a black background, interspersed with cases of jewelryCartier

A colorful retail installation for Cartier by Clare Celeste of foliage against a black background, interspersed with cases of jewelryCartier

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