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Artist Holds Paper Cut-Outs Up to the World to Complete His Fashion Illustrations

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

We've been smitten with Shamekh Al-Bluwi‘s landscape-inspired take on fashion illustration since 2015. Using nothing but his surroundings and some skillfully-drawn paper cut-outs, the Jordan-based artist continues to create one-of-a-kind clothing designs.

To create each unique work of art, Al-Bluwi first sketches a model on a piece of paper. He then carefully snips out the silhouette of her clothing, resulting in a garment-shaped cut-out. Finally, he holds the paper in front of his desired backdrop, and voila! He's created a daring dress design.

In addition to showcasing Al-Bluwi's artistic expertise and eye for design, each fashion illustration presents a new way to observe seemingly mundane scenes of everyday life. Much like his past designs, Al-Bluwi's more recent pieces incorporate a wide range of subject matter, including fascinating architecture, diverse flora, and decorated textiles. By highlighting the rich colors, overlooked textures, and unexpected patterns of the city, the artist reimagines the world around him and proves that creativity never goes out of style.

Using nothing but his surroundings and some paper cut-outs, artist Shamekh Al-Bluwi creates one-of-a-kind dress designs, putting a unique spin on fashion illustration.

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

Shamekh Al-Bluwi Fashion Illustrations Paper Cut-Outs

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All images via Shamekh Al-Bluwi.

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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