Nayan Shrimali and Vaishali Chudasama Create a Paper Cut Bird a Day for 365 Days

Indian artists Nayan Shrimali and Vaishali Chudasama, who run a studio specializing in paper cut art, editorial illustration, set design, and installation/window displays, are undertaking a year-long project called 365 Days of Miniature. Starting on January 1, 2018, they create one miniature paper cut bird per day. Each bird is made by cutting paper into layers, painting them with watercolors, and hand-assembling them to achieve a 2.5-dimensional look. The process takes four to six hours per artwork. The birds shown represent progress from January to March 2018. The artists document their work on Instagram, where they share updates. The project reflects their skill in transforming simple paper into intricate, realistic shapes with detailed feathers.