Dream Catcher
ArtistYulia Brodskayapushes the boundaries of the centuries-old craft known aspaper quilling.
Part quilling and part Impressionist-style art, Brodskayanas latest pieces feature portraits on a black background.
It brings a new level of appreciation for her meticulous work.
“Dream Catcher”
For years, Brodskaya was quick to choose a light background for her papercraft.
The dark-colored paper presents a unique challenge for an artist.
Black color is dense, dominating, it absorbs all reflections and most of the shadows, Brodskaya explains.
“Dream Catcher” (detail)
Only the top edges of paper strips are left to see.
Thin strips of paper are easily swallowed and are visually overpowered.
Brodskaya created an abundance of contrast for the portraits on black paper.
“Dream Catcher” (detail)
But she didnt completely cloak the black ground; it plays a vital role in her compositions.
Scroll down for Brodskayas paper quilling art on black paper.
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“Flame”
Artist Yulia Brodskaya pushes the boundaries of paper quilling with her dramatic portraits on black paper.
“Flame” (detail)
“Jaguar”
“Jaguar” (detail)
“Jaguar” (detail)
“Paul McCartney”
“Paul McCartney” (detail)
