Original Handmade Paper Cut Artwork “My outlet Other Half”, paper cutting ( kiri-e )

-Handmade paper cutting
-Size (unframed): 30/40 cm, 11.8/15.7''
-Free Shipping
-Can be ordered with or without frame


This is a beautiful artwork, made in the traditional Japanese style Kiri-e.
The design of this paper cutting depicts two separate artworks on one cardboard. The two of them are connected - each depicts a person in kimono holding a mask and standing in front of a traditional Japanese background. One of the figures is male and one is female. They are drawn in a beautiful anime style. The kimonos are made of detailed chiyogami paper, and I chose matching papers - they both have the same pattern but in different color. That makes the feeling that both artworks are part of one whole more visible.
Original art: Unknown Japanese artist.
The artwork is cut out of black paper glued on a beige cardboard. The colored parts are made of colored paper, origami paper, chiyogami, washi, and some elements are hand drawn.
In the lower right corner of the artwork you can see my personal signature stamp.
The frames I usually use for my artworks are standard IKEA frames, that are easy to find and match with other artworks in the household, and I can count on the same high quality every time.

Kiri-e is the Japanese art of creating artwork by cutting from a single piece of paper. It was brought from China in the Middle Ages and started as a way to make stencils for yukata and noren decorations (textile). Now the art has evolved and different contemporary artists search for their own way to create Kiri-e.

I found out about Kiri-e in 2012 and I've been in love with it ever since. Japan and everything Japanese is a big inspiration for me - starting from anime and manga and going from there to all traditional Japanese arts and symbols. Several years ago I started using colored Japanese papers - handmade washi and patterned chiyogami (yuzen) because I think they make my works more detailed and beautiful.

*Please note: The color is represented here as accurately as possible. Due to differences in computer screens, the color of the actual artwork may vary slightly to what you see here.

**Because all my paper crafts are hand cut and constructed, there could be slight variances from what is shown in the picture.

***Shipping: the artwork will be carefully packaged with outlet stay flat protection and bubble wrap, in case you order a framed work.