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I Create Leaf Art By Carefully Cutting Intricate Scenes (New Pics)
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My name is Omid Asadi, I’m a 38-year-old former engineer and champion boxer from Iran, now a UK-based artist. Unique art for me is the way of looking differently to this world and around myself. I work across various art mediums but first gained recognition for my intricate leaf cuttings.

My leaf art is rooted in my childhood when there was a deep emotional relation between me and nature. As a child, I used a needle to create shapes on leaves or fallen rose petals. I didn’t take this practice further until much later; in 2012 I decided to use leaves as the basic art material.

I use cutting and carving techniques to create forms and shapes to transform an ordinary leaf into a delicate work of art through a very time-consuming process. In general, this detailed art is my way to depict the difference between the ways we see our surroundings, to show we do not tend to notice the ordinary things unless they are brought to our attention.

More info: Instagram | omidasadiart.com

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    Omid Asadi

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    Omid Asadi is an Iranian Manchester based Artist. His practice is versatile and concerns many acute issues in contemporary society, like identity, the individual against the satate, kindness, war, cruelty and mercy. He works in performance, sculpture, installation, video and performance. But he first became know for his intricate leaf cuts since 2012, that are extremely delicate and fragile, but also strong in message.

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    Omid Asadi is an Iranian Manchester based Artist. His practice is versatile and concerns many acute issues in contemporary society, like identity, the individual against the satate, kindness, war, cruelty and mercy. He works in performance, sculpture, installation, video and performance. But he first became know for his intricate leaf cuts since 2012, that are extremely delicate and fragile, but also strong in message.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you give a process video? These are so amazing.

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    I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://cutt.us/kLIn

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good gravy, these are extraordinary! When I think of the skill and patience it must take...bravo!

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These leaf cuttings art lovely. I have a craft knife set that i used to do paper cuttings sometimes. when i do fine details i sometimes have an issue with tearing. i suppose a finer gauge of paper would make the difference. but, im wondering how do you do your fine cuttings without the leaf crumbling? is there something you use to keep it moisturized?

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering the same thing. I do paper cutting and it is very difficult to do the finer cuts. I can't imagine doing this. Really intricate and amazing. Well done you.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nicely done! Are those sycamore leaves? They're quite a bit larger than the sycamore leaves we have here in Arizona.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So intricately beautiful! You are incredibly patient, as well as gifted.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p, I can’t even begin to imagine how many attempts they must take! One little tug, or even wind, can break the artwork! I am nowhere near as patient nor talented.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So incredible! Not just the technique, which is unique and astonishing, but the designs themselves are beautiful. I love the self portrait and the gears. I would love to know what you do to preserve the leaf so it's malleable enough to work with and doesn't dry and crumble with age.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I have the same question! How is the leaf preserved so that it doesn't crumble with age? Beautiful work!

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are beautiful! What kind of a tool do you use to do the cutting?

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you give a process video? These are so amazing.

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    I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://cutt.us/kLIn

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good gravy, these are extraordinary! When I think of the skill and patience it must take...bravo!

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These leaf cuttings art lovely. I have a craft knife set that i used to do paper cuttings sometimes. when i do fine details i sometimes have an issue with tearing. i suppose a finer gauge of paper would make the difference. but, im wondering how do you do your fine cuttings without the leaf crumbling? is there something you use to keep it moisturized?

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering the same thing. I do paper cutting and it is very difficult to do the finer cuts. I can't imagine doing this. Really intricate and amazing. Well done you.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nicely done! Are those sycamore leaves? They're quite a bit larger than the sycamore leaves we have here in Arizona.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So intricately beautiful! You are incredibly patient, as well as gifted.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p, I can’t even begin to imagine how many attempts they must take! One little tug, or even wind, can break the artwork! I am nowhere near as patient nor talented.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So incredible! Not just the technique, which is unique and astonishing, but the designs themselves are beautiful. I love the self portrait and the gears. I would love to know what you do to preserve the leaf so it's malleable enough to work with and doesn't dry and crumble with age.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I have the same question! How is the leaf preserved so that it doesn't crumble with age? Beautiful work!

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are beautiful! What kind of a tool do you use to do the cutting?

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