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The creator of all the tiny paper cut sculptures at The Paper Ark is Nayan, Born in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (India) and a furniture and interior design graduate from National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad, India. He now works full-time as a paper cut artist. The straightforward yet complex organic structures found in nature have an influence on Nayan's art. You can observe how Nayan's art skillfully portrays the intricacies of nature in paper.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2007 : Basic Animation course, Animaster,

Ahmedabad, India

2008 : B.Des in Furniture and Interior Design, National Institute of Design (NID)

Ahmedabad, India

Watercolour artist Venus Bird is also an avid birder hails from Ahmedabad, Gujarat (India). Her love of birds is evident in every piece she creates, which is inspired by captivating birds and their vibrant colours. Her work honours the vivid palette of nature and all living things. Venus holds a diploma in animation and visual effects, which broadens her skill set. The Paper Ark's miniature paper art is alive with her colours.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2007 : Full time 2D animation course,

Animaster, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2010 : Full time 3D animation course,

Krazy pixel, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2013 : Full time Visual effects (VFX) course,

Sollywood, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2013 : Basic Photography course,

Sollywood, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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Artist's journey

Their collaborative efforts combine a passion for wildlife and paper art to create intriguing miniature paper sculptures.

Currently, Nayan and Venus reside in Ahmedabad, Gujarat (India)

Nayan and Venus are most known for their 1000 Feather's project, a self-initiated endeavour to develop

1000 species of creatures over the period of 1000 days.

Their work is represented in numerous esteemed publications and websites and has been exhibited in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Artist's statement

As artists deeply inspired by the wild, we create miniature paper sculptures that celebrate the breathtaking diversity of Earth’s wildlife; one tiny cut at a time. Over the past eight years, we have created more than 1,500 miniature artworks, each layered with 20+ cuts of archival paper and detailed with watercolours to capture the soul of each creature.

Our art is not just about precision or beauty; it’s a call to look closer. At a time when many species are disappearing faster than they’re discovered, we want to hold space for their stories. From vibrant parrots to elusive amphibians, our creations aim to spark curiosity, admiration, and a deeper sense of care for the natural world.

Working from our home studio in India, we bring together the fine details of wildlife observation with a constantly evolving paper technique. Through “The Paper Ark,” we hope to build a bridge between people and nature, where even the smallest artwork can carry the weight of a powerful message.

We believe that art can make you fall in love with what you may never see in person. And when you fall in love with something, you fight to protect it.