paper-cutting

Photographer

SUN WEI

Category

People Photography - Silhouettes

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

China

n China, paper-cutting is not merely an art form but an act of prayer and auspicious wishing, proudly listed as an intangible cultural heritage. With only scissors and red paper, artisans craft diverse shapes and creatures, each imbued with profound symbolic significance. For this piece, I have blended a Western model with the essence of Chinese paper-cutting tradition, transforming light and shadow into a striking silhouette composition. Through this work, I aim to introduce and share the beauty of Chinese culture with a wider global audience.