Paper Art

October 27, 2025

Paper Quilling Artist Reimagines Japanese Art With Colored Paper and Gold Leaf

Known for redefining what’s possible in paper art, Yulia Brodskaya builds vivid, textured illustrations from thousands of hand-cut, rolled, and folded strips of colored paper. She practices the ancient craft of paper quilling, which involves meticulously layering each piece to create intricate scenes that blur the line between 2D and 3D art. Her subjects span from stunning portraits to nature-inspired scenes, but her latest collection is a heartfelt tribute to Japanese art and craftsmanship.

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May 23, 2025

Laser-Cut Paper Art Highlights the Stunning Intricacy of Living Organisms

Paper artist Rogan Brown blends his love of art and science to create striking paper sculptures inspired by coral reefs, bacteria, and other complex forms of life. Inspired by scientific imagery, famous paintings, and his own observations of nature, his incredibly detailed works—made from countless intricate paper cut outs—give us a glimpse into often-overlooked worlds, both on land and beneath the sea.

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August 18, 2024

Artist Creates Intricate Paper Sculptures Inspired By Shapes Found in Nature

The natural world is full of fascinating shapes. However, not all of them are visible to the naked eye. In fact, some of the most intricate organisms and processes are those that happen at a microscopic level. Marrying science with art, Rogan Brown has long produced delicate paper sculptures that evoke big and small living beings through their striking level of detail.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.