Paper Art by Tayfun Tinmaz
Hello, I am Tayfun Tinmaz. I live in Istanbul. I graduated from the painting department of Marmara University's Atatürk Faculty of Education.
The story of Paperpan designs emerged with the tropical bird series. Tropical creatures harbor incredible combinations of colors, spots, and lines on their bodies. My admiration for these creatures has been the source of inspiration for creating my designs.
My works, which feature modern design concepts with color contrast and a focus on three-dimensionality, are created by meticulously assembling three-dimensional paper units.
Paper has always been a material I enjoy cutting, folding, and gluing. My affinity for this material and my passion for assembling things like a puzzle led me to develop this technique.
When I wanted to showcase and share my work with people, the first thing that came to my mind was having an Etsy shop. The thought of being able to reach people all over the world excited me greatly. The feedback and interactions I receive through Etsy make me very happy. It was incredible for me when an Etsy user messaged me saying, "I saw your works in a restaurant in France and loved them. I want to buy one of your pieces."
