Japan? Paper art? The first thing that comes to mind is origami, but it's not all about folding. There is also a form called Kirigami, which concentrates extreme levels of skill and precision in paper cutting. Several artists keep this practice alive on social media, sharing works that are not only beautiful... but seem impossible. Would you like to see?
The Art of Kirigami
Honestly, I couldn't. My fate would be to end up with all my fingers sliced and the piece bathed in blood. But practice makes perfect, and in the art of kirigami, there's no choice but to cut paper, make mistakes, receive an unexpected 'kiss' from the sheet, and try again. Kirigami seems to be inspired by Chinese jiǎnzhǐ, which according to some experts, even precedes the invention of paper, using leaves, leather, and other soft materials. Kirigami is based on washi (traditional Japanese paper), though I imagine nothing will stop you from experimenting with common paper.
Want some inspiration? That's why we published this gallery. Meet Pippa Dyrlaga, Zai Divecha, Masayo Fukuda, Kanako Abe, Eugenia Zoloto, and Cristian Marianciuc. We're barely 'cutting' the surface here.
Enjoy, be braver than me, and give it a try!
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