Anna Kruhelska’s paper art is not something you see every day. This architect, by profession, plays with angles, colors, and shapes, to create mesmerizing 3D paper works.
While making her mesmerizing paper art, Kruhelska, who is based in Lodz, Poland, uses her knowledge of space, form, and symmetry. She constructs shapes and patterns that change based on the light and the viewer’s perspective.
Thanks to their composition, which is exemplified by the use of contrasting colors, Kruhelska’s paper works give away an illusion of movement. This makes them appear like they are flowing into one another when stacked together.
According to Kruhelska, she started this practice when looking for a side project that would allow her to express herself creatively without the rules that architecture requires.
“While there are many limitations of paper, I discovered that it gives me a lot of creative freedom and possibilities,” she explains on her website. “That’s how it all began.”
Kruhelska’s technique is quite demanding, requiring her to come up with an idea, do a computer sketch, make patterns, and then actually fold the paper by hand. This can take hours, with some projects consisting up to 1,000 individual pieces. However, it is well worth it since the finished works are impressive.
Check out more of them below.
