From Paper to Life: The Process Behind My 3D Maomao

For those who have followed my work since my earliest sketches, you know that precision has always been my guiding principle. When bringing Maomao ( The Apothecary Diaries ) into the world of paper sculptures, the goal was to translate the character's complexity through my trusted tool: the craft knife.

In this piece, every detail follows the tradition of my studio: absolute hand-cutting . There are no machines mediating the contact between the artist and the paper.

• The depth of Maomao's gaze was built layer by layer, respecting the character's anatomy.

• The folds of the garments and the details of the hair were sculpted one by one, guaranteeing a unique piece that no mass production can replicate.

• Using a Shadow Box elevates the manual process, allowing the shadows cast by the paper to take on a life of their own in the artwork.

  
  

I had the pleasure of sending this Maomao to Lisa. Receiving such enthusiastic feedback confirms that the dedication applied to each hand-cut piece transcends borders and connects collectors to the creative process.