Parth Kothekar

Parth Kothekar is a self-taught contemporary papercut artist based in Ahmedabad, India. Since 2012, he has been exploring the possibilities of paper as an artistic medium, developing a distinctive visual language through intricate hand-cutting, folding and spatial illusions.

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Working exclusively by hand, his practice explores the relationship between form, space, perspective and perception. Drawing inspiration from architecture, nature, heritage and everyday observations, he transforms a simple sheet of paper into intricate compositions that challenge the boundaries between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms.

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His work often plays with light, shadow, negative space and optical illusions, inviting viewers to look beyond what is immediately visible. Through experimentation with traditional paper-cutting techniques and contemporary ideas, he continues to expand the expressive possibilities of paper.

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Each artwork begins with an idea that gradually takes shape through hand-drawn sketches, experimentation and digital refinement. The designs are then transferred onto paper and meticulously hand-cut using a precision craft knife. Working with techniques such as single-sheet papercutting, layering, and cut and fold constructions, Parth explores the relationship between positive and negative space, transforming a flat sheet of paper into intricate compositions with depth, dimension and visual illusion. Every detail is carefully considered and executed entirely by hand.