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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Something tells me it was an experience they won't soon forget!
The masks look brilliant. My favourite is the couple atop the spiral staircase.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely jaw dropping
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary!
ReplyDeleteOhh..the masks are fabulous!! Totally jaw dropping!!
ReplyDeleteOnce again a great post!! Cheers!
your work always looks fantastic and you make such beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Baukje
excellent!!!I am speechless!!! so beautiful!!! Bravo!!! Fany.
ReplyDeletethose masks are extraordinary and the couple on top of the pillar is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all enjoyed seeing Asya's work!
ReplyDeleteAnn - the masks are beautiful, but the couples are exceptional. An amazing intro to this lady's work.
ReplyDeleteAnn, I love Asya's paperworks, especially the large paper flowers and archway and the dolls.
ReplyDeleteLicia
wow very creative, love it, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely STUNNING! Thanks for sharing...I look forward to your blog each day...you never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteJan Castle
Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThe historical costumes, especially the second one, are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann, for introducing these wonders to us!
ReplyDeleteThis 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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