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Japanese Artist Hand-Cuts Octopus From A Single Sheet Of Paper, And It’s Even More Impressive From Up Close
There’s a lot of cool paper art but few projects can even come close to what Masayo Fukuda is capable of. Fukuda has been hand-cutting paper for about 25 years, and this octopus artwork is probably the best representation of her talent.
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Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
“For me, cutting pictures has become a way of dissipating all the stress of my daily life,” the Japanese artist told Bored Panda. “If you want to create your own work of art, all the basics you need are tant paper, a cutter, matte, and a good light source.”
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Upon first glance, Fukuda’s octopus looks so detailed, you could easily mistake it for a fine ballpoint pen drawing. She cut this filigree from a single sheet of white A2 paper, perfectly depicting the sea animal’s rounded body, bulging eyes, and its many, many tentacles. “This piece took me 2 months,” Fukuda added.
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Although similar styles have evolved in different cultures all over the world, this unique art technique is known as Kirie (or Kirigami) in Japan. It is said to have developed sometime around 700 AD. One traditional distinction it shares with most other styles is that Kirie pieces are usually cut from a single sheet of paper. Just like Fukuda’s detailed artwork.
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
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Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
Image credits: Masayo Fukuda
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What do you think ?
Idalmis Temprana 6 years ago
The most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. Extremely talented artist
Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
I'm amazed like everyone else but how could this possibly help deal with stress? I'd be mainlining Valium after two minutes.
Kirsten Kerkhof 6 years ago
I think it helps because it forces the artist to focus on nothing but the paper. All other thoughts are banished. I use it with sewing and embroidering, others run 5k.
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The Girl on Fire 6 years ago
And meanwhile I don't even have the patience to cut a paper snowflake right. XD Amazing job though, it's so intricate and detailed.
Reilly Beryll 6 years ago
These are absolutely amazing! I couldn’t find the patience to do anything like this . . . Incredibly impressive!! I love them.
Sveta Smirnova 6 years ago
Extremely talented artist. I believe even machine may have difficulty to perform such cutting. Japan and Japanese are always the best.
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
There are stencil cutting programs that can do this. But what would be the point?
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TheReader19 6 years ago (edited)
Curse my lack of patience to make anything as remotely beautiful as this
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
This is a form of meditation. Most artists will tell you that, no matter what medium they work in, they will hyperfocus on the piece. It’s a way to shut off the world and only see what’s in front of you. It’s very compelling.
Viki Banaszak 6 years ago
such gorgeous fine detail. Does she ever cut through the wrong area? Would we ever know if she did? She probably doesn't.
Todd Chesser 6 years ago
Holy Moses! Not only is this an incredible display of talent but it is also an extreme demonstration of patience.
Sophie Warner 5 years ago
So delicate! I wouldn't have any patience or fingers within the first few hours!
Ellen Daniels 5 years ago
So exquisite! IF the artist wishes to make a living from these, they should approach a gallery! I'm going to check to see if prints are available.
Birdgirl45 6 years ago
Okay that is true, raw talent that is being applied and executed beautifully (;
Idalmis Temprana 6 years ago
The most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time. Extremely talented artist
Kenny Kulbiski 6 years ago
I'm amazed like everyone else but how could this possibly help deal with stress? I'd be mainlining Valium after two minutes.
Kirsten Kerkhof 6 years ago
I think it helps because it forces the artist to focus on nothing but the paper. All other thoughts are banished. I use it with sewing and embroidering, others run 5k.
Load More Replies... The Girl on Fire 6 years ago
And meanwhile I don't even have the patience to cut a paper snowflake right. XD Amazing job though, it's so intricate and detailed.
Reilly Beryll 6 years ago
These are absolutely amazing! I couldn’t find the patience to do anything like this . . . Incredibly impressive!! I love them.
Sveta Smirnova 6 years ago
Extremely talented artist. I believe even machine may have difficulty to perform such cutting. Japan and Japanese are always the best.
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
There are stencil cutting programs that can do this. But what would be the point?
Load More Replies... TheReader19 6 years ago (edited)
Curse my lack of patience to make anything as remotely beautiful as this
Aunt Messy 6 years ago
This is a form of meditation. Most artists will tell you that, no matter what medium they work in, they will hyperfocus on the piece. It’s a way to shut off the world and only see what’s in front of you. It’s very compelling.
Viki Banaszak 6 years ago
such gorgeous fine detail. Does she ever cut through the wrong area? Would we ever know if she did? She probably doesn't.
Todd Chesser 6 years ago
Holy Moses! Not only is this an incredible display of talent but it is also an extreme demonstration of patience.
Sophie Warner 5 years ago
So delicate! I wouldn't have any patience or fingers within the first few hours!
Ellen Daniels 5 years ago
So exquisite! IF the artist wishes to make a living from these, they should approach a gallery! I'm going to check to see if prints are available.
Birdgirl45 6 years ago
Okay that is true, raw talent that is being applied and executed beautifully (;
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