"WENDIGO" Framed Papercut Stamp Art

Wendigo 8"x10" framed papercut artwork
 
Ancient American Indian legends speak of the Wendigo, a cursed being who was once human but became a human eating monster after first consuming human flesh. With hearts of ice, these terrifying creatures once roamed the haunted places of the early American landscape, looking for humans to devour. So hungry for flesh that it would chew its own lips off, these monsters were an ancient warning against breaking taboos and dishonoring the dead. Although now long gone from the American mountains, Wendigos live on through stories and books, ensuring that we never forget the ancient curse.
 
Part of the USA Postage Stamps Papercut Collection by John Miller a set of 12 papercut artworks celebrating USA postage stamps. This set of artwork was created by John Miller to bring attention to the USA postage stamps. Inspired by Tracy Walker's "Baby Wild Animals" set, John made a set of twelve designs, cutting sheets of paper by hand with an X-Acto knife. Once the initial set was completed, the designs were digitized and turned into cut files used for the final versions. Each 8"x10" artwork is built up of four to five layers of acid free, fade resistant papers cut and assembled with care by the artist. Cut with a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine, glued with Tombow Mono Aqua, and framed with lightweight acrylic, each piece is ready to hang.