A love ofnaturecan bring a wealth of joy and a newfound appreciation for the wonder and beauty in life.

That statement rings true for British artist Kate Kato ofKasasagi Design.

And each piece forms part of her own ever-growing collection.

Butterfly Altered Book Sculpture

And as her own relationship with nature has evolved, so has her artistic practice.

I went for things I already knew about and considered each sculpture as an individual within a collection.

Scroll down to see images of Kate Katos gorgeous paper creations.

Honey Bee Altered Book Sculpture

For more of her incredible work, visit the artistswebsiteor follow her onInstagram.

British artist Kate Kato of Kasasagi Design crafts gorgeous altered books and intricate recycled paper sculptures.

Watch this video to learn more about her process.

Mushrooms and Fungi Altered Book Sculpture

Wildflowers Altered Book Sculpture

Sea Creatures Altered Book Sculpture

Paper Butterflies

Kate Kato Recycled Paper Sculptures

Paper Insects

Kate Kato Recycled Paper Sculptures

Kate Kato Recycled Paper Sculptures

Paper Insects and Plant Life

Paper Insects and Plant Life

Kate Kato Recycled Paper Sculptures

Kate Kato Recycled Paper Sculptures

Paper Bird’s Nest