I work with a pair of scissors and the precision of a surgeon to transform paper into intricately detailed designs and delicate, almost lace-like patterns.  Inspired by Matsuo Basho’s haiku and the writings of Charles Baudelaire and Voltaire, I extract passages and transform them into meticulous works of art that appear to be laser cut.  I am also inspired by nature, fantasy and elements of my native Japanese culture.  I mix traditional and modern styles to produce a unique world of images, one that resonates with wonder, ethereal beauty and magnificent detail.

Artwork and statement by Hina Aoyama

Hina Aoyama, Papillon I, 2012, Cut paper with scissors

Hina Aoyama, Papillon II, 2012, Cut paper with scissors