Cut Paper Art
Cut by cut, layer by layer, a story is told.
Feline Desire
This piece was inspired by the vibrant and distinct style of Mola, or textiles created by the indigenous Guna people from Panama and parts of Columbia. The layers of paper lended themselves well to emulating the brightly colored and dramatic geometric patterns that are traditionally rendered in cloth.
Thunderbird
A cut paper piece inspired by the totem poles and serigraphs created by Art Thompson, a Nuu-chah-nulth (Ditidaht) artist.
Thompson wrote of the mythic creature: "Thunderbird, wings outstretched, towers overhead."
A stop motion video using scraps cut away from the final piece.
Raven
A cut paper piece inspired by the totem poles and serigraphs created by Art Thompson, a Nuu-chah-nulth (Ditidaht) artist.
Thompson described of the powerful figure: "Raven, the creator of Earth, Light, and Consciousness."
A stop motion video using scraps cut away from the final piece.
Killerwhale/Wolf
A cut paper piece inspired by the totem poles and serigraphs created by Art Thompson, a Nuu-chah-nulth (Ditidaht) artist.
Thompson wrote of the mythic creature: "Killerwhale transforms into a wolf. This creature possesses magical healing powers which aid humankind."
Miscellaneous
