His twitter has a daily production video log showing the process. Mesmerizing.

https://x.com/coca1127

And some longer form videos on YouTube as well like this one "Making PS2" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUCpJwhSivc

These objects could literally earn millions as pieces of art. All they would need is a gifted agent to chat up the galleries.

I genuinely don’t understand how this is possible.

If I didn’t know what these were, I’d say they were just black and white photos of a Big Mac and shoe.

https://coca11272000.wixsite.com/manabukosaka/works-2023-202...

• thenthenthen

  today at 6:00 AM

  Wow. Those letters on the components look almost molded (cast)

How on earth does one cut the letters out so small? Any links would be most appreciated!

EDIT: Seems like they post on X. heres a video with some letters being cut out. Its pretty much as you would expect, but with some serious competence! https://x.com/coca1127/status/2088029745221128308

As I started to browse the gallery, my thinking was that he uses some kind of paper compression technique. But, no, apparently everything is cut out and iteratively stacked and fused almost like 3D printing by hand. The results are something to marvel at.

• nephihaha

  today at 8:10 AM

  I didn't find the description very helpful in that regard. I wasn't sure if it was papier maché.

• fitsumbelay

  today at 5:58 AM

  nice catch

Instantly reminded me of this ridiculousness: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/designer-spends-9-years-b... his yt: https://www.youtube.com/user/lucaiaconistewart

Related: https://www.instagram.com/manabu_kosaka

This guy gets serious bonus points for all the typography incorporated into the objects. Even if he didn’t include it the amount of detail is amazing.

• fitsumbelay

  today at 5:58 AM

  the tiny typography too, per photos in the post

Like something straight out of the old internet. Beautiful work.

There is something genuinely stirring about what humanity builds when looking up to technology, be it a symbolic creation or a feat of engineering. I am deeply fond of these paper gears.

These are exquisite. I wonder what drew this artist to this medium? What made him sit down and commit himself to such constraints? It certainly doesn't look like the kind of thing one does casually. Did it come to him in a dream? Did it evolve slowly as a pastime since boyhood? Did he think it would help him stand out from other sculptors?

Looks amazing, like it would work!

pretty incredible, but to keep saying it's "just paper" and "only paper" is a bit disingenuous. yes, it's paper but there's an unmentioned extra thing going on that makes it look like a particular _type_ of paper. I see @Exoristos' suggestion of stacking; makes sense if true. Really nice, buttery/creamy effect from gluing who-knows-how-many layers. Still ... pretty incredible work

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