Historical Paper Figures and Masks by Asya Kozina

Not long ago a fellow paper enthusiast alerted me to the website of Ukrainian paper sculptor and relief artist, Asya Kozina (nee Gontsa). She mentioned I would like the work, and wow - yes I do!

Star mask

Asya fashions masks and figures from white paper of various weights. She studied art at Cherkasy National University and is now a designer and teacher.

Cat mask

Her first solo exhibit consisted of more than twenty European historical costumes composed entirely of paper and was held at the Cherkasy Regional Art Museum in 2007.

Gothic paper woman

Gothic paper woman

Rococo paper woman

Asya Gontsa
Asya Kozina
Photo: Yana Wija

Just this past May, Asya made an elegant couple that stands atop a paper spiral staircase, and worked with students to create a paper flower archway, all for a private school ball in Kiev.

Large scale paper figuresPaper arch

Something tells me it was an experience they won't soon forget!
 
2023 UPDATE: Asya's paper wigs are becoming more and more elaborate.


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  1. SUGANTHIAugust 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    The masks look brilliant. My favourite is the couple atop the spiral staircase.

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  2. a paper {life}August 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    absolutely jaw dropping

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  3. MaureenAugust 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Extraordinary!

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  4. BaukjeAugust 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    your work always looks fantastic and you make such beautiful creations!
    Greetings Baukje

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  5. FanypapAugust 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    excellent!!!I am speechless!!! so beautiful!!! Bravo!!! Fany.

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  6. AnnAugust 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    those masks are extraordinary and the couple on top of the pillar is amazing.

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  7. Ann MartinAugust 16, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I'm glad you all enjoyed seeing Asya's work!

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  8. Sue MaynesAugust 16, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Ann - the masks are beautiful, but the couples are exceptional. An amazing intro to this lady's work.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Ann, I love Asya's paperworks, especially the large paper flowers and archway and the dolls.
    Licia

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  10. chillin with QuillinAugust 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    wow very creative, love it, thanks for sharing!!

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  11. Jan CastleAugust 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Absolutely STUNNING! Thanks for sharing...I look forward to your blog each day...you never disappoint!
    Jan Castle

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  12. NatiAugust 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Wonderful!!

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  13. MelissaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    The historical costumes, especially the second one, are absolutely stunning!

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  14. lokokinaAugust 17, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Thank you, Ann, for introducing these wonders to us!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    This is beautiful work. I would love to be able to just make a flower with you. thank you for sharing your art.

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