For centuries, artists have been creating paper art in one way or another.

There is a tragic beauty in many of Callesen’s sculptures as the Danish artist explores dichotomy.

Callesen’s sculptures may be physically tiny, but the ideas that they are grappling with definitely are not.

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Songbird In Flight Over Cutout Of Fighter Jet

Though much of his portfolio features small-scale works, he has also created some extraordinary life-size pieces.

To keep up with Callesen’s work, it’s possible for you to follow him onInstagram.

you’re free to also purchase some of his art in hisonline shop.

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Icy Shipwreck

Peter Callesen is a Danish artist who brilliantly crafts sculptures out of ordinary paper.

His sculptures, which are normally quite small, require careful craftsmanship and painstaking attention to detail.

The artist often plays with depth and texture in his work to create some truly imaginative pieces.

Paper Art by Peter Callesen

Many of his creations explore difficult ideas of mortality and human impact on the environment.

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Feathered Wings Rising Out Of Book

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Wave Made Of People

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Fallen Human Skeleton

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Skeleton Staring At Cutout Of Person

Peter Callesen With A Miniature Skeleton Made Of Paper

Peter Callesen Sculpture Of Footprints And Hole In Ice

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Ship

Paper Art by Peter Callesen

Paper Art by Peter Callesen

Peter Callesen Paper Sculpture Of Raft With Sail