Admiring the incredibly detailed paper cutting skills of Japanese artist known only as Mr. Riu. These intricate paper cut art are created with a swivel knife to allow the artist more fluidity in cutting curves. His work shows an incredible power of concentration and patience of which he writes:

“It’s not that I can do it because I originally have a great patience, I think that my patience grow stronger gradually because I want to do it, to be like that.”

You can view most of his work on Instagram and follow him on his Japanese blog.

Images: Courtesy of Mr. Riu.