Thought-Provoking Art Made With Ordinary White Sheets of Paper
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by Sarah Currier
3w ago
Thought-Provoking Art Made With Ordinary White Sheets of Paper For centuries, artists have been creating paper art in one way or another. Contemporary artists like Peter Callesen, however, have been pushing the envelope of what is possible with the material in new and inventive ways. By utilizing his colorful imagination and eye for detail, Callesen is able to transform ordinary sheets of white copy paper into magnificent miniature sculptures. Whether he is sculpting realistic songbirds or playful skeletons, all of Callesen's work requires a careful and steady hand. The artist crafts each of ..read more
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Artist Transforms Sheets of Paper Into Meticulously Laser-Cut Designs
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by Margherita Cole
2M ago
Artist Transforms Sheets of Paper Into Meticulously Laser-Cut Designs Over the past several years, paper artists have demonstrated the versatility of their common fibrous material. While some cut or carve paper by hand, others merge traditional craftsmanship with digital design. Such is the case for Ibbini Studio. Abu Dhabi-based artist Julia Ibbini works with computer scientist Stéphane Noyer to create sculptural paper works inspired by ornamental motifs from antique Persian carpets, Japanese cloisonné vases, and more. Ibbini has partnered with Noyer since 2017 to create increasingly detaile ..read more
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Beautiful Paper Quilled Portraits of a Diverse Population in a Hopeful Future
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Beautiful Paper Quilled Portraits of a Diverse Population in a Hopeful Future This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Rather than rely on just one piece of paper, Yulia Brodskaya uses hundreds to create her unique portraits. The paper quilling artist has pioneered a unique style that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful strips of paper to a canvas. These bundles form swirls, patterns, and facial features, which in turn gives these portraits a noticeably three-dimensional ..read more
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Japanese Paper Artist Creates Spherical Pop-Art Cards Without the Use of Glue
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Japanese Paper Artist Creates Spherical Pop-Art Cards Without the Use of Glue This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Japanese artist Seiji Tsukimoto uses kirigami techniques to craft pop-up cards unlike any other. At first glance, they appear like flat ovals with numerous different folds and cuts  in the paper. However, by applying pressure to the sides, the card magically transforms into a sphere, and all of the precise carvings turn into figures, animals, and settings. Tsu ..read more
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Artist Hand-Cuts and Layers Colorful Sheets of Paper To Create Enchanting Mini Worlds
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Artist Hand-Cuts and Layers Colorful Sheets of Paper To Create Enchanting Mini Worlds Rather than creating a work of art from one sheet of paper, artist Margaret Scrinkl uses several. By layering multiple cutouts, she creates miniature worlds that are full of abundance. From cabins nestled in the woods to foxes huddled around a campfire, these playful compositions are full of whimsy. Scrinkl also documents every part of her creative process. Each work begins by carving the needed shapes from different colored sheets of paper, using either a precision knife, a pair of scissors, or a combinatio ..read more
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Artist Recreates Michelangelo’s ’David’ as an Origami Sculpture From a Single Sheet of Paper
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Artist Recreates Michelangelo’s ’David’ as an Origami Sculpture From a Single Sheet of Paper “DAVID,” based on Boice Wong's “Looking Beyond”, folded by @mayuncchigami, wenzhou, 55x55cm Widely regarded as the most famous statue in the world, almost everyone can recognize Michelangelo's David. While we are accustomed to seeing it in its marble form, some artists have reimagined its likeness into new and varied mediums. Artist @mayuncchigami has recreated this masterpiece as a highly detailed origami using only one square sheet of paper. The intricate piece features many of the same features of ..read more
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Vintage Textile Patterns Are Reimagined as Intricate Laser-Cut Paper Sculptures
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Vintage Textile Patterns Are Reimagined as Intricate Laser-Cut Paper Sculptures Vintage textiles are reimagined in paper form through stunning creations by Ibbini Studio. Based in Abu Dhabi, artist Julia Ibbini and computer scientist Stéphane Noyer have merged their expertise into a unique practice that combines contemporary digital design with traditional craftsmanship. Their series of sculptural works feature ornamental motifs from an array of sources, stretching from antique Persian carpets to Japanese cloisonné vases. Ibbini and Noyer have collaborated since 2017, resulting in a diverse p ..read more
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Intricate Cutouts Capture the Delicate Durability of Nature With a Single Sheet of Paper
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by Margherita Cole
4M ago
Intricate Cutouts Capture the Delicate Durability of Nature With a Single Sheet of Paper This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. We normally think of paper as a delicate material, but Maude White demonstrates its durability through her series of paper cutouts. The self-taught artist carves into single sheets of paper and creates numerous cuts and perforations until she achieves intricate portraits of plants and animals that are as dainty as they are awe-inspiring. Currently based ..read more
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Origami Artist Creates a Dragon Hunter Sculpture From a Single Piece of Paper
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by Regina Sienra
4M ago
Origami Artist Creates a Dragon Hunter Sculpture From a Single Piece of Paper While typically used as a vehicle for artistic media, the creative possibilities of paper in and of itself can't be overlooked. Origami artist Chris Conrad knows this very well. He is known for his intricate origami sculptures made out of a single sheet of paper. One of his latest and most impressive pieces is a dragon slayer created from an uncut square of 27.5 inch (70 centimeter) painted Wenzhou paper. The work is so full of detail that, at first sight, it looks like a 3D-printed sculpture or a clay creation ..read more
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Paper Peepshows: How People Experienced “Virtual Reality” in the 19th Century
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by Madyson DeJausserand
4M ago
Paper Peepshows: How People Experienced “Virtual Reality” in the 19th Century Photo: TypePunchMatrix This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Today, virtual reality technology involves putting on some sort of headset that can transform the world around you, from creating an immersive experience out of the Mona Lisa to seeing wilderness from the perspective of wildlife animals. But did you know there were similar experiences in the 19th century that could transport you across the wo ..read more
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