Patience, an exacto knife and creative vision: just three of the ingredients required to concoct a paper masterpiece.  While the simplicity and accessibility of this material levels the playing field, the intricate layering and precise cutting done by today’s featured artists elevates the medium beyond the realm of arts & crafts.  Jen Stark, an artist from Miami, has recently exploded onto the creative scene with her vividly geometric sculptures.  Starting off in Paris while studying abroad, Stark’s exploration of budget materials paired with an interest in nature’s microscopic patterns has led her on an creative path of 3D metamorphosis.  Dabbling in the commercial world of  collaboration, Julien Vallée, of Montréal, has managed to merge art, sculpture, motion and technology to create his highly tangible (not to mention playful) paper masterpieces.

For a bit of insight into how Stark got started, check out this video entitled, Paper Constructs, by Andrew Hevia.