brian hefele's untidy space

The first cut in this series is complete:

Unfortunately, the scan doesn't really do it justice. The piece is constructed in two layers to minimize the appearance of subtle gaps. These gaps end up as dark shadows during the scan, and appear stronger than had I simply constructed it in a single layer. This method, however, does make it look much smoother in person. Additionally, the roof of the shelter and the light-colored glass panels are of paper with a slight shimmer to them, which obviously doesn't come out in the scan. Aside from trimming and matting, this first in the series is complete!

Work has begun on a series of paper cuts of a typical bus shelter. The exact bus shelter I'm referencing is on the corner of Wayne & Fenton, from this illustration. As of now, the working size is 6x6", and there will be at least three in the series. The one above will have grey sidewalks (as pictured) and blue windows. One will have a tan/cream colored sidewalk, closer to the original illustration, blue windows. Finally, at least one will use vellum for the windows, this one may require a third layer, but it should look pretty excellent. I expect completion of the first by this week's end…