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Marvel at Manabu Kosaka’s Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects


Deconstructed BCL Radio. All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission

Marvel at Manabu Kosaka’s Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects

It’s one thing to marvel at the inner workings of a transistor radio or a timepiece, but for artist Manabu Kosaka, that curiosity reaches a whole new level. Using nothing but paper, the artist makes scale replicas of cameras, watches, gaming consoles, shoes, food, and more with a preternatural attention to detail. Not only does a 35mm film camera include a strap and a back hatch that opens, the lever used to advance the film and other gears are also built into the top, some of which are even moveable.

Around ten years ago, Kosaka faced uncertainty about the direction of his work. “During that time, I spoke with a friend who works in art direction, and they suggested that I try creating with simpler materials in a more minimal way,” he tells Colossal. “That advice stayed with me, and gradually I began focusing on paper as my primary material, eventually deciding to work exclusively with it.”

35mm camera

Through a meticulous process of cutting, folding, and scoring, Kosaka creates incredibly realistic depictions of everyday objects, often with a retro twist. He carefully studies the mechanics of the real objects, disassembling them in order to replicate individual components inside. He is currently working on a model of a Playstation 2 console, which was originally released in 2000.

“What I love most about paper is its incredible flexibility,” Kosaka says. “It responds to my ideas almost completely—beyond what I expect, even. It allows me to express what I want in a very direct way, while also feeling that it can become almost anything.”

See much more on the artist’s Instagram.

35mm camera
Large-format camera
Large-format camera in progress
Game console
Game console in progress
Game console in progress
BCL Radio
Wristwatch
Alternate view of wristwatch
Detail of wristwatch
Big Mac
Big Mac

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Source: Art - thisiscolossal.com

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