Stacked-Paper Flexible Sculptures
It's not carved from stone but from thousands of layered paper sheets!!!
With
a tug of the sculpture, the head stretches and distorts to reveal an
accordion of paper layers. When returned to its resting state the
sculpture resumes its shape.
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This fascinating work is by Beijing artist Li Hongbo,
who became fascinated by traditional Chinese toys and festive
decorations known as paper gourds made from glued layers of thin paper
which can be stored flat but then opened to reveal a flower or other
shape.
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Watch how the head stretches
Li
Hongbo applies the paper gourd techniques to create big sculptures that
are both sturdy and flexible like slinkies. He first stacks paper
sheets attaching each with glue at specific points to create a honeycomb
pattern until he they become a block. Then, he uses his set of carving
tools to create the sculpture. A life size statue could take 20,000
sheets.
Li Hongbo has exhibited his sculptures in various museums around the world. His sculptures sell at prices ranging from $10,000 to $48,000 per piece. |
Artist Li Hongbo الفنان لي هونغبو
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