Peter Callesen: Paper Cut Sculptures

February 28th, 2009 by Luis

Cut to the Bone‘, 2007, 148 x 250 x 80 cm, 150 gsm acid free paper, acrylic paint, and glue.

White Diary by Peter Callesen

‘White Diary‘, 2008, 240 x212 x 18 cm, A5 Notebook (120 gsm acid free paper), pencil, and glue.

White Hand by Peter Callesen

‘White Hand‘, 2007, Acid free A4 115 gsm paper and glue.

Half Way Through by Peter Callesen

‘Half Way Through‘ (detail), 2006, Acid free A4 115 gsm paper, pencil, and glue.

Cut to the Bone II by Peter Callesen

‘Cut to the Bone II‘, 2008, 139 x 107 x 13 cm, water colour and pencil on 120 gsm acid free paper, glue, and oak frame.

Hanging Skin by Peter Callesen

‘Hanging Skin‘, 2007, 139 x 107 x 13 cm, water colour and pencil on 120 gsm acid free paper, glue, and oak frame.

Check out all the amazing work of Peter Callesen here!

The bulk of Peter Callesen’s work is made from plain white sheets of A4 paper, chosen for the symbolism as well as the color and size.

“By taking away all the information and starting from scratch using the blank white A4 paper sheet for my creations, I feel I have found a material that we are all able to relate to, and at the same time the A4 paper sheet is neutral and open to fill with different meaning. The thin white paper gives the paper sculptures a frailty that underlines the tragic and romantic theme of my works.”

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5 Responses to “Peter Callesen: Paper Cut Sculptures”

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    1Stasia

    Absolutely amazing! The materials are so simple, yet the craftsmanship and attention to detail is elaborate. I also appreciate the paradoxical dimensionality of the paper.

    Comment on Feb 28th, 2009 at 4:07 pm  
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    2Michelle Reinke

    Thanks for posting this! Callesen has a great sense of design, seen especially in how he illustrates opposing ideas through the positive/negative spaces and forms he creates.

    Comment on Feb 28th, 2009 at 6:41 pm  
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    3John Pringle

    Well Done, very inspirational and detailed. Nice simple visual approach to invoking response of the heart/mind.
    ;p
    John

    Comment on Mar 1st, 2009 at 8:50 am  
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    4bumblebee

    this is just amazing. i really enjoy the fragility of the whole body of work.

    Comment on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm  
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    5Justine Bakker

    Very very cool – not often I see a classic art form (you modern day DaVinci you!) so refreshing and FRESH. Compliments. It has craft, science and beauty bundled into one. Leonardo I am sure would be proud!
    Love the shoes too!

    Comment on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm  

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