Birds in Winter 1 ~ Paper Sculpture

Description

Bird in Winter #1 Paper Sculpture ~ Measures approximately 12 x 19.5 x 2 Inches ~ Paper sculpture in the form of fans lanterns and ornaments has existed since the 1st century when paper was first invented. China introduced paper to Japan in the 7th century. This is where the three dimensional art of paper folding and origami came from. Paper remains a popular medium for artists all over the world. These wonderful framed paper sculptures are made from 100% rag and archival papers. The assortment of papers used are selected for their color weight and texture. For many sculptures additional color is applied as well as extra texture in the form of engravings and embossing. Each piece is an extraordinary piece of art handcrafted in China.