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Stacked Paper Carvings

Noriko Ambe's Carvings are Delicately Beautiful

— May 17, 2011 — Art & Design
Artist and sculpture Noriko Ambe's works are literary masterpieces.

Noriko Ambe has worked with layers of paper to create her beautiful pieces of art. Her works are cut by hand with an evidently steady touch. Her pieces seem fluid as well as graceful when it comes to gallery showings. Additionally, her other collections have grown to include carvings of old, vintage books.

Noriko Ambe has said of her one collections, the Linear-Actions Cutting Project, that "The work consists of positive or negative shapes. I am trying to embody relationships among humans, time and nature."

Noriko Ambe's carvings are a must-see for any art lover. With delicate materials such as paper, she has managed to create a unique look that truly cannot be replicated by any other.
Trend Themes
1. Paper Art Trends - The trend of paper art in the world is increasing rapidly and can become a disruptive innovation in the world of interior decoration with the help of technology.
2. Manual Cutting Trends - The trend of handcrafting has taken the world by a storm and companies can disrupt the market with creative products with manual cutting techniques.
3. Vintage Book Art Trends - The trend of using vintage books in art creation is gaining popularity, and art collectors are always looking for unique pieces of work based on creative themes.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft Industry - Art and craft industry can innovate by incorporating manual cutting techniques and creating unique products.
2. Interior Decoration Industry - The interior decoration industry can be disrupted by technological advancements that will allow creative techniques such as paper art to be used for commercial decoration purposes.
3. Collectibles Industry - There is a growing demand for unique and creative collectibles, and there is an opportunity for the industry to create products based on vintage themes like Noriko Ambe's vintage book carvings.
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