12 Animals Flawlessly Sculpted From Paper By Calvin Nicholls
Calvin Nicholls meticulous attention to detail is quite evident in his paper art. The level of intricacy involved in crafting wildlife animals that appear in motion, about to bound down from the very canvas they are created out of is fascinating to behold.
Whether it’s the feathering technique on a birds wings, or creating the illusion of fluffiness of a big cats fur, or the water droplets splashing away from a swimming school of dolphins, the Canadian-artist beautifully manipulates paper into creating what he wants his audience to see.
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The awe-inspiring projects he has worked on may appear fragile, but the artist claims otherwise. Explaining in a statement, “The cuts and texture are often tiny and very delicate but due to the numerous glue joints for every piece, the overall strength is substantial. Tests of the bond between glue and paper reveal that when deliberately forced, the paper tears while the glue seam remains intact.”
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The artist further expostulated on the inspiration behind exploring this particular art form, “In my graphic design classes in college we studied paper as a medium which I found intriguing. Several years later in 1983 while designing a menu for a client I discovered a paper sculpture artist in Toronto and approached him about collaborating. His work and the art form really appealed to me and I immediately began my experiments with various papers that I had become familiar with through the graphics trade.”
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Elaborating on the inspirations he draws from engaging in art, Nicholls revealed, “I still recall working on my first bird sculpture and marvelled at how my interest in drawing, model making, sculpting and photography blended so beautifully with my life long interest in wildlife and the natural world. Creating pieces for corporate clients or private collectors involves research, consultation as well as the art process so I find it to be very satisfying. Every piece is a discovery of sorts too. I’m always learning with each new sculpture.”
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