100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art

May 26, 2009

100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art.

Paper art can be traced back to Japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago.

From complex paper cutting to book carving, this is an ever expanding area of design that is hardly talked about.

These intricate paper designs grace museums and exauhibitions throughout the world and is becoming yet another exciting medium of expression for many designers.

Some of the artists featured here use simple materials, such as A4 printing papeel, while others resort to unexpected materials, such as actual books, as their prime materials.

In this article, we'll take a look at 13 remarkable artists and showcase their truly amazing pieces of paper art.

Peter Callesen

Jen Stark

Simon Schubert

Brian Dettmer: Book Sculptures

Sher Christopher

Elsa Mora

Yulia Brodskaya

Su Blackwell

Richard Sweeney

Jolis Paons

Bovey Lee

Bert Simons

Ingrid Siliakus

What do you think of these designs and which ones are your favorites? Please leave your comments below...

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