1/10/16: Rogan Brown creates these incredibly detailed, massive works of cut paper art with the help of a scalpel and, sparingly, a laser. Inspired by fractals, cell structure, flora, pathogens, and other natural elements, he creates fantastical structures, building form upon form until he’s achieved what looks like a believable microcosm, somewhere between the actual and the surreal.

“Each motif is completely fictive and imagined; it is this interplay between the imagination and the “real” world that fascinates me, reality is transformed and estranged through the creative process which paradoxically makes the finished work more real and unique.” -Rogan Brown

At first glance, they seem flowery and innocent. They start to resemble doilies, but doilies that have evolved and grown sentient. They’re lovely in a lacelike way, but I think they also look kind of viral. I’m going to say I don’t need to see these in person, just in case they’re contagious. They are nonetheless very interesting and the level of detail put into them is truly impressive.

You can see all of Rogan Brown’s amazing paper sculptures on his website and on Instagram.