Papercutting - Notable Papercut Artists

Notable Papercut Artists

  • Joanna Koerten (1650–1715) Dutch artist skilled in Silhouette work.
  • Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) Danish author also known for papercut artwork.
  • Lotte Reiniger (1899–1981), maker of Silhouette films.
  • Jad Fair (born 1954) is an American artist and musician.
  • Jeanette Kuvin Oren (born 1961) American papercut artist
  • Peter Callesen (born 1967) is a Danish artist and author.
  • Kara Walker (born 1969), a contemporary African American artist.
  • William Schaff (born 1973) is an American artist from Warren, Rhode Island. His original paper cutting was used for the cover of the album "I am Very Far" by Okkervil River.
  • Tsirl Waletzky (died 2011) A major paper-cutting artist in American Yiddish culture.

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