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The Intricate Works of Art by Bovey Lee

Exceptional paper artist Bovey Lee uses large thin sheets of Chinese rice paper, in which she meticulously cuts intricate scenes of plants, roads, people and architecture. Her paper art skills are undoubtedly impressive. Take a look at her stunning work of art below. To see more of Bovey Lee's artwork,visit her website or her facebook page

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Bovey Lee creates all her works on rice paper - a practice that taps into her Chinese roots. 
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bovey lee art
Over the years, she has created works that depict a range of subjects, from Chinese vases to women performing domestic work.
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bovey lee art
bovey lee art
Her art reflects both her work and family experience.
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bovey lee art
bovey lee art
 
Most of her work is populated with delicate flowers, birds, the sun, moon and trees, alongside images drawn from the urban environment, such as towering skyscrapers, geometric power lines and expansive highways. 
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bovey lee art
She uses juxtaposing imagery to draw attention to the volatile and at times unstable relationship we have with our environment, while simultaneously recognizing our ongoing ability to coexist with one another.
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bovey lee art
Once complete, the near weightless artworks are mounted against silk before being hung on gallery walls.
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bovey lee art
Her intricate work is featured in galleries all over the world, including the Grotto Fine Art in Hong Kong, the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco and the Fost Gallery in Singapore, amongst others. 
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bovey lee art
Her art has been featured in dozens of books including the New Encyclopedia of Origami and Papercraft Techniques (Quarto, London).
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bovey lee art
bovey lee art
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