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My Hand-Carved Designs From Paper Inspired By Natural Elements (21 Pics)

I am Parth Kothekar from Ahmedabad, India. I started my papercutting journey in 2012 and have been experimenting with and learning from papercuts ever since. To challenge myself, I create thematic paper art series from time to time.

These works are from my solo exhibition, which took place in 2024 at Art and Charlie Gallery. In this show, I showcased how humans are damaging nature to construct their homes. Each artwork is hand-carved using a craft knife and takes a minimum of 20 days to complete.

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Nature’s Vortex

Intricate paper cut design held in hand, showcasing tree-less existence.

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Intricate paper cut design depicting urban architecture surrounded by ornate leaf patterns, highlighting tree-less existence.

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To illustrate how construction is damaging natural habitats, I have used various bird nests and incorporated construction elements inside them to show that by building our homes, we are destroying theirs.

Intricate paper cut design depicting a construction scene, highlighting tree-less existence themes, held by a hand.

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Intricate paper cut design of an urban landscape surrounded by detailed leaf patterns, illustrating tree-less existence.

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Intricate paper cut design depicting tree-less existence with detailed layered leaves and abstract patterns.

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Intricate paper cut design illustrating tree-less existence with detailed foliage patterns and a cityscape element.

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Intricate paper cut design showcasing a tree-less existence with detailed foliage and geometric shapes.

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Intricate paper cut design depicting a tree-less scene in white with detailed branches and cityscape background.

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Intricate paper cut design featuring a tree-less concept with detailed leaf patterns surrounding a geometric center.

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Intricate paper cut design with layered patterns showcasing a tree-less existence, displayed against a light background.

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In this series, I have showcased that there is no land left for birds to survive, so they have started living beneath the earth.

Intricate paper cut design showcasing tree-less existence on a white canvas.

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Intricate paper cut design on a white background, showcasing a tree-less existence theme.

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Intricate paper cut design with wavy lines on a white background, showcasing tree-less existence.

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Intricate paper cut design on white background showcasing art without trees.

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Starling Birds Murmuration

Intricate paper cut design showcasing tree-less existence, with delicate patterns on a white background.

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Intricate paper cut design illustrating tree-less existence with delicate patterns on white background.

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Intricate paper cut design showcasing a swirling pattern on a white background, symbolizing tree-less existence.

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Intricate paper cut design depicting a tree-less existence, framed artwork with detailed branch patterns.

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In this artwork, I have depicted a dead tree surrounded by starling birds, whose murmuration creates a pattern resembling a tree.

Intricate paper cut design illustrating tree-less existence with delicate, leaf-like patterns on a textured surface.

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Bird Vortex

Intricate paper cut design featuring delicate, swirling patterns on display.

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Intricate paper cut design shaped like a floral pattern held against a hand, showcasing tree-less existence artistry.

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Deborah 1 year ago

These are beautiful. The loss of wild lands is a tragedy.

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Lee Klastorin 11 months ago

OMG- what a beautiful series on the built world, and the animals who make it bearable. We can't let them all just disappea.... They are too important..

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Marnie 1 year ago

Gorgeous, incredible, and unusual. Each one makes my eyes wander around like I'm taking in a forest. That's unusual for me. Normally I look at art in a quick glance and move on. (I'm not that keen on visual arts, normally.) I know nothing, so I don't have the right words for this, but you seem to almost capture movement and change in these.

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Deborah 1 year ago

These are beautiful. The loss of wild lands is a tragedy.

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Lee Klastorin 11 months ago

OMG- what a beautiful series on the built world, and the animals who make it bearable. We can't let them all just disappea.... They are too important..

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My Hand-Carved Designs From Paper Inspired By Natural Elements (21 Pics)

Nature’s Vortex

Starling Birds Murmuration

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