Photo Essay: 20 Amazingly Creative Works of Paper Art

Paper art is about so much more than a finely executed paper plane. Scope these 20 awesome examples.

1. Crane origami designed by Roman Diaz and Daniel Naranjo, and folded from 37 x 37cm paper by artist Emre Ayaroglu.

2. Tiny frog origami designed by Toshikazu Kawasaki, and folded from 2 x 2cm paper by artist Emre Ayaroglu.

3. Seven modular paper pieces forming a flower pattern. Artwork and photography by artist Elod Bregszaszi.

4. Book Dissection by artist Brian Dettmer. The book edges are sealed and the artist works through the pages with surgical tools. Nothing is added, only removed as the book’s fragmented hidden memory is revealed. All photos used with owner’s permission.

5. Colorful 3D paper illustrations by artist Yulia Brodskaya.

6. Wall-E robot origami folded from an uncut square. Artwork and photography by artist Brian Chan. Photo used with owner’s permission.

7. “Innerings” has four identical sides with circles, which come together to form a whole. Basic elements, such as water and fire, are added to the circles. The work can be folded inwards to a two-dimensional surface. Artwork and photography by artist Ingrid Siliakus. Photo used with owner’s permission.

8. Two pieces inspired by Gaudi’s Barcelona masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. Artwork and photography by artist Ingrid Siliakus. All photos used with owner’s permission.

9. “Icosahedron II” made from paper & adhesive. Artwork and photography by artist Richard Sweeney. Photo used with owner’s permission.

10. “Partial Shell” made from watercolor paper. Artwork and photography by artist Richard Sweeney. Photo used with owner’s permission.

11. Paper cut sculptures by artist Peter Callesen. All photos used with owner’s permission.

12. “White Shadows” made from watercolor paper and glue. Artwork and photography by artist Eleanor Lutz.