Francesca Pastine‘s Excavations series are right up my alley.

Using an x-acto knife as her pencil and the pages of artforum magazine as her canvas – Francesca cuts intricate shapes that layer after layer form her marvelous paper sculptures.

What do you think? Is it time to give that glossy magazine on your coffee table a make over? Look at the rest of Francesca’s work and get inspired!

Francesca Pastine

via: Junkculture

Whoa!

Do you expect to see this when you go to church? (if you happen to go). These magnificent sculptures are the creations of Peter Gentenaar – a Dutch artists that specializes in paper objects.

His art was born out the limitations he had with store bought paper, which didn’t behave the way he wanted – damn weak Michael’s paper, can’t take it like a man. As Peter describes:

My interest in paper comes from my work as a printmaker. My etchings and engravings had a deep relief, which the store bought papers could not fill. So I decided to build my own paper factory and was helped along by the people of the Royal Dutch Paper Factory.

Guys, he built a paper factory! Talk about being passionate and going above and beyond for the things you love.

Peter’s work was recently featured during the 25th edition of the music festival of Saint Riquier. More than 100 pieces were carefully placed hanging from the ceiling of the French abbey and other surrounding structures. Can you imagine being there? Beautiful paper art suspended from Gothic ceilings – oh my, the holy grail of creativity.

Ok I’m getting goose bumps. Hope you’re getting them too. Enjoy!

images: Peter Gentenaar

via: designskool

Just when I thought I had seen it all in paper and colour – Charles Clary comes along.

Charles creates little wonderful worlds using paper, acrylic paint and a whole lotta talent:

I use paper to create a world of fiction that challenges the viewer to suspend disbelief and venture into my fabricated reality

Charles, your art is such a trip – I don’t want it to end! The detail, the layers, the colours, everything about it is just crazy good. Indeed you transport us into your fabricated reality. Please, send some of your boxes to Vancouver! We always welcome colour with open arms.

all images: Charles Clary