The Paris-based artist fuses digital and traditional creative techniques to create animated collages that incorporate cultural icons. It’s a method that has led to collaborations with the likes of Moncler, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
“I was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and grew up in a working-class family, where I devoured visual culture, cutting out magazines, drawing, and immersing myself in films by directors like Tim Burton,” Constantin tells Verve. “After studying fashion and communication design in Munich, I worked at Condé Nast in Paris, then moved to Berlin to pursue my own practice. Eventually, I decided to make collage my primary language. My journey has always been about fusing fashion, art and narrative to build worlds that feel cinematic, poetic and boundless.”
Tell us more about how digital collage is transforming the industry.
We’re witnessing a collage renaissance. Digital technology and animation let us go beyond static images, creating immersive campaigns that blend art, fashion, nature and fantasy. This approach extends beyond fashion: it’s being used in automobile design, watchmaking and other industries to tell stories that resonate with a new generation.
The key to keeping the work warm and emotive is intention: each layer is chosen to evoke a feeling or advance a narrative. I think of myself as a storyteller first – technology is just a tool that helps me weave myths, dreams and memories into immersive worlds.
How do you balance creative freedom with the expectations of global luxury brands?
Collaboration is key. Each project starts with understanding a brand’s history and values – be it Louis Vuitton’s travel heritage or Moncler’s spirit of adventure. I then reimagine that narrative through my lens, blending their motifs with my surreal aesthetic. Brands approach me because of my signature style; trust in that vision allows me to push boundaries while honouring their identity. It’s about finding common ground between their story and my imagination.
What do you believe makes an artist or musician ‘collage-worthy’?
I’m drawn to artists who reinvent themselves and create worlds beyond music. Cher, Ozzy Osbourne and Tina Turner embody resilience, theatricality and transformation – qualities that resonate with my approach to collage. Their music and personas inspire me to become a better storyteller and to give back that sense of dreaming I experience when I encounter art, film or fashion. This resonates with me because, as an artist, I’m also continually reinventing myself – exploring different techniques, media and narratives to push beyond set boundaries and evolve my own practice.
Have you always been drawn to fashion?
Absolutely. Fashion has fascinated me since childhood; it’s a universal language. Studying fashion and communication design and working at Condé Nast sharpened my appreciation for the power of imagery. I realised that fashion can be a vehicle for storytelling and social commentary. My earliest collaborations – Gucci’s Fashion Diary, Moncler’s Genius collection – allowed me to explore this synergy between fashion and art. Over time, I’ve continued to work with designers who inspire me to push the medium further.
Your work fuses nostalgia and futurism – are you inspired by the past?
Yes, I’m inspired by art history and the pioneers of collage. I look to artists like Hieronymus Bosch, Frida Kahlo and Remedios Varo, whose surreal visions offer timeless narratives. The early 20th-century experiments of Picasso, Dadaists and Surrealists inform my practice, as does Pop Art’s ability to integrate popular culture and advertising. Contemporary influences include Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons, and filmmakers like Tim Burton and Wes Anderson. By combining these references with AI and digital animation, I aim to create images that feel both nostalgic and futuristic.
How do you see your work evolving in the next few years?
I believe digital collage will become increasingly immersive. I’m interested in extending my work into live-action film and immersive exhibitions, creating environments where audiences can walk through my collaged worlds. I’m also developing a book about my process and the history of collage. In the near term, I’m thrilled to unveil my first permanent installation this year, while continuing collaborations with luxury brands and exploring sustainable narratives through collage. My goal is to keep expanding the medium, connecting art and technology in new ways.
At the time of the interview, Constantin was preparing to unveil his first permanent physical artwork – at the new Parisian flagship store of De Breers London – during Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Visit constantinprozorov.com to learn more.
