the dragonfly

“who gives paper insects as gifts?”

the dragonfly was the third
of three compositions
(the butterfly, the moth
and the dragonfly)
made as gifts.

its development
proved straightforward,
perhaps reflecting
a more established method.

let’s see if i can find a different set of wings.

introducing a layer with a lattice structure could be an striking way of adding depth.

what happens when i contrast simple layers with a highly complex layer?

my equipment is unable to handle the lattice detail i want for the wings.

letting go of the lattice structure idea…for now.

honestly, this one went fairly easily.

click, stack, swap

no. of layers:
5

paper weight:
originally
layers 1-5 (180g)
currently
layers 1-5 (160g)

size:
originally
15 × 20 cm
currently
30 × 40cm

designed:
november 2023, amsterdam

production:
machine cut

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