I bought this book as a Christmas present to myself. I'd been searching for it high and low to no avail for some time when I finally found what seemed like the last copy on Earth. It was dented at the corners and looked as if it had had a tough go of it, but that didn't matter to me. It's beautiful pages harbor works by some of my favorite papercut artists like Elsa Mora (which I posted about
here), Rob Ryan, and Su Blackwell, among many others. Here's a sneak peek inside:
I don't know exactly why I find papercuts irresistible, but I think in general I have a soft spot for works that are beautifully detailed, delicate in nature, and fragile. The ephemeral nature of things makes them all the more enchanting, don't you think?
These are incredible! I love paper art too.
ReplyDeleteThey're delicate and soft and ethereal yes! What a beautiful find!
ReplyDeletePaper cuts are ah-maaaaazing. I'm so blown away by people who have that much patience.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really beautiful book! I found it here on Amazon if you want a new one: http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Cutting-Book-Contemporary-Timeless/dp/0811874524
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Great gift to get!! I love Rob Ryan.
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing, but I do not have the patience or the skill for this :(
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Papercuts are stunning! I don't think I can ever achieve anything close to that but at least I know like to watch them. It takes such a steady hand, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI once went on a papercut exhibition with incredibly big cuts between two sheets of glass. That was 3 years ago and I am still impressed...