One of the things we love about paper cut works, especially the works of Bovey Lee, is the amount of time and precision it takes to complete just one cut. As Bovey puts it, "I create layered and dramatic stories referencing my life experiences, response to headline news, and concerns for urban and environmental issues." We agree, these are definitely dramatic works.

Japanese paper aritst, Terada Mokei, has recreated, at 1:100 scale, an entire NYC subway station. All of the objects in the subway scenes are put into cut out sheets and easiley popped out to be glued into the correct place. You can have your very own paper cut, glued hot dog vendor if you so choose.

Kako Ueda creates incredibly intricate and beautiful artworks from cut paper. They are not so much 'illustrations' though the product of her delicate paper works can be described as 'illustrative' in the simplicity and beauty of her line. She is interested in organic beings-- insects, animals, and human bodies. Her work reveals how these natural beings are constantly influenced and modified by culture.

Famed NYC-based artist, Ryan McGinness will be opening two new solo shows with Country Club Contemporary in Los Angeles this month, Works on Paper on May 20 at the gallery, and Women: The Blacklight Paintings at The Standard Hotel, Hollywood on May 28. We look today at McGinness' works on paper.