Owen Gildersleeve, Illustrator, New York

Description

This vertical papercut illustration by Owen Gildersleeve features a white silhouette of a woman standing at the base of a dimensional, layered paper tunnel. The tunnel is constructed from wavy strata of textured blue, indigo, and violet paper, receding into a vibrant pink and magenta core. Small die-cut star shapes and scattered dots are interspersed throughout the cavernous composition, creating a celestial atmosphere. The tactile quality of the textured paper stock is clearly visible across the undulating layers. The lighting casts soft shadows between the recessed tiers, enhancing the physical depth of the hand-crafted piece.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Earthy, Tactile, Minimalist

Techniques

Paper Art

Color

Background

Paper Texture

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project