Powerful Paper

I've noticed a great deal of ingenious art work coming out of Scandinavia. In particular, Denmark seems to cover its share of the design market. Peter Callesen is one such designer. His paper is not only his canvas, but it's also his artwork, as he creates clever cut-outs. I've marvelled over cut-outs in the past--their intricacy never ceases to inspire a sense of time and profound patience.

Callesen's work is a bit different than an average Hallmark card: he not only delicately cuts up the paper, but he has concepts that make you think beyond his fairytale-based work. Some are small, but many of his works are life- or giant-sized. Even Ikea couldn't come up with anything *this* good.