Jeff Nishinaka is the world’s premier paper sculptor with a prolific career that spans 28 years. Using nothing more than white paper, glue and a sharp knife, he creates unbelievably intricate sculptures of everything from landmarks to wildlife. I put some my favorite work of him in this post. Look at these 3D-ish Sculptures. It is hard to believe they are actually 2D work with 3D effect achieved by layering and lighting.
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/1.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/2.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/3.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/4.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/5.jpg)
As he says, “We could choose any type of medium, like matchsticks, nails and clay. I chose paper and made a fish sculpture – it was an ‘ah-ha!’ moment for me. After that I quickly developed a feel for working with paper. I began experimenting with different papers, finding ways to shape, bend, and round edges on it.”
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/6.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/7.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/8.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/9.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/10.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/11.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/12.jpg)
![Amazing 3D Paper Sculpture by Jeff Nishinaka](https://img.designswan.com/2010/08/paper/13.jpg)
Paper to Jeff is a living, breathing thing that has a life of its own. You can see more of his amazing work on his website
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