Japanese artistAyumi Shibatahas a unique way of turning plain white paper into something truly magical.
The series is calledPoem of Lifeand it plays with light, space, and shadow.
For centuries, people have used it to express their thoughts, feelings, and dreams.
Shibata translated this idea in her own way for the exhibition.
Visitors were invited to wander through the room, taking in the details of each piece.
The exhibition happened in January 2025 at theIchihara Lakeside Museum, about an hours drive from Tokyo.
Check out images and videos from the exhibition below and find more of Shibatas incredible paper art onInstagram.
Japanese artist Ayumi Shibata recently created a series of hanging paper sculptures titledPoem of Life.
Each piece is lit from below, highlighting its incredibly intricate details.
Watch how the talented paper artist hand-created each piece within the exhibition space.
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