paper artist of the week: bovey lee



i create paper cutouts and seek to extend it as a contemporary, global art form that is deeply rooted in chinese folk art traditions. to do so, i strive for a universal and amalgamated aesthetics that incorporate imagery rich in cross-cultural references and contemporary subtexts. in these very dense and intricate paper cutouts, i explore the universally shared experiences of power, sacrifice, and survival.

paper cutouts by bovey lee ~ handcut on rice paper





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jacklyn said…
omg! this is amazing!!
May 4, 2009 at 12:27 PM
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