I've never heard of Leaf Cutting, but it's understandable why it might not be a very common art form: after hours of work to remove the top layer of leaf from the membranes that hold it together and creating a work of art, the leaf continues to deteriorate and becomes dust. What patience one must have, though, and an evolved sense of attachment from one's work!
Natural leaf carving is actual manual cutting and removal of a leaf’s surface to produce an art work on a leaf. The process of carving is performed by artists using tools to carefully the surface without cutting or removing the veins. The veins add detail into the subject matter of the carving.
This work is truly amazing...the intricacy of the work outstanding....but to deteriorate to dust is shameful....couldn't a preserving spray of some kind be used?.....I love them
ReplyDeleteI don't really know, but I hope there is...it would be excruciating to watch all that work just crumble to dust!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful works of art. I'd never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing. It reminds me of the impermanence of sand painting.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
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Glad you enjoyed it, Julie! Thanks for commenting!
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