Waldi and Friend

Waldi was originally designed to complete a set of three and has since become a very popular design. His joyful appearance exemplifies the jubilant behaviour that whales are known to display. Stylised motifs, taken from nature, form the decorative elements on his body and link to his marine environment.

As the third design in a series, the blue and white elements are now leaning towards Folk Art and the idea of using stylised natural forms has emerged. The blue and white are a good contrast and provide a really fresh appearance. The pop of orange on the Friend (a small orange fish) ties the design together and did not feel complete until it was added.

Waldi and Friend is a meticulously handmade layered paper cut, in bas-relief, using multiple pieces of cut coloured paper. This design can only be achieved by layering one section of cut paper on top of another, three or more layers thick. Some of the papers are slightly textured which highlights their patterns and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers.

Limited editions of 5

Handmade bas-relief paper cut art mounted onto acid-free 500gsm mounts

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) gallery quality white wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days