“Aquarium of Leaves”
A 34-year old artist who goes by the name Lito has been living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) his entire life. Lito had been searching for an outlet where he could channel his above-normal levels of concentration and obsessiveness when he discovered the Japanese art of kirie (切り絵, literally ‘cut picture’). Earlier this year in January he began experimenting, not with paper, but with leaves.
“My Father’s Dragon”
According to a recent interview, leaves turned out to be an ideal medium for Lito as their decomposing nature forced him to work quickly. Over time he got faster and his daily creations, which he began posting to social media, became more intricate.
Following the standard kirie practice, each piece is always cut from a single leaf. But Lito always leaves traces of the leaf’s midrib, perhaps a sign of respect towards the leaf. Lito also always manages to imbue his creations with a playful narrative, one that is either inspired by film or books, or plucked from the artist’s own imagination.
You can keep up with Lito’s work on Instagram and Twitter.
“Swimmy by Leo Lionni”
“Autumn Harvest Festival”
“Night sky, moon and bicycle” (a tribute to E.T.)
“Forest Librarian”
“Ghost Parade”
“Even graffiti is a fine art – As drawing time begins, the colorful crayons start to move in unison. What a wonderful world is being created today.”
“Lunch is coming soon.” (a tribute to Peter Rabit)
September 26, 2020 at 8:57 pm
Wonderful!!! So amazing!!
September 29, 2020 at 2:07 am
These are so delicate and beautiful.
September 29, 2020 at 1:55 pm
OMG THEY R SO CUTE AND AWSOME!
September 30, 2020 at 8:01 am
so cool
October 1, 2020 at 12:32 pm
i like all of them
October 2, 2020 at 10:35 am
these are amazing
October 2, 2020 at 1:06 pm
this are awsome 🙂
October 2, 2020 at 5:10 pm
these are pretty cute i like the rabbit one the most
October 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm
it looks like they carved it on a leaf
October 14, 2020 at 10:21 am
it is a leaf and I agree the rabbit is pretty cool!
October 16, 2020 at 10:36 am
I feel the same way!