Paper cutting can produce intricate art by the most minimalist of means. Â Cutting snowflakes from folded sheets of paper is a holiday tradition–it’s easy to do and kids are amazed by the intricate and unpredictable patterns that emerge. But paper cutting is also a serious art form with a long history. One of the best practitioners today is Melbourne artist and designer Emma van Leest.
To launch our renewed Inspirations series, here’s a sampling of van Leest’s amazing (and evocatively titled) paper creations. Look close and you’ll even find some snowflakes in these cut-out landscapes!
To see more just click on any of the images to visit the artist’s website.
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Incurred
Attainment
Simple game
St. George
The visitants
The act of doing something slowly
Disunify
Perpetua
A gradual passing
To dream in waking life
December saints
Through which falls
As to a nest IV
Village murmurs
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WOW!!!! This is incredible! I’ve been making paper snowflakes today and just did my little fun post about it but this is absolutely amazing!!
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How beautiful are these? Beyond words! What an intricut thing… you have the patience of the mountains!
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It’s wonderful. I like it very much.
its wonderfull very muchhh thankssss
What an intricut thing… you have the patience of the mountains!
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Congratulations on such beautifully made paper-cut art. I admire your patience! Regards, Sue in South Africa
How beautiful Anwar! It alsmot looks like it could be used as a US postage stamp. I’m glad you are enjoying the beauty of the cherry blossoms. I haven’t seen them in full bloom yet but one of these days either in DC or preferably Japan. Great to know about the metaphor in life.
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