Jesus – Form of the Divine

About the role

A unique opportunity to create papercut portraits that explore identity through precision, negative space, and layered revelation. This role focuses on the art of removal—using diagonal cuts to expose underlying dark layers, producing subtle visual vibration and depth in each piece.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute papercut portraits with meticulous diagonal cuts to reveal layered compositions.
• Utilize negative space to enhance visual impact and thematic depth.
• Experiment with contrast between surface and underlying layers to create subtle visual vibration.
• Refine techniques to emphasize identity as a process of revelation rather than addition.
• Prepare final works for display, ensuring structural integrity and presentation quality.

Requirements

• Proficiency in precision cutting tools (e.g., X-Acto knives, scalpels, or laser cutters).
• Strong understanding of composition, negative space, and layering techniques.
• Experience working with paper as a primary medium, with attention to material constraints.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute themes of identity, absence, and revelation in visual art.
• Portfolio demonstrating prior work in papercut art or related subtractive techniques.

Skills

• Precision hand-cutting or digital fabrication (e.g., laser cutting).
• Compositional design with an emphasis on negative space.
• Material sensitivity, particularly with paper and layered substrates.
• Conceptual development around themes of identity and transformation.
• Attention to detail in both execution and presentation.