Cut paper artist Rich McCor (aka @paperboyo) creates small silhouetted shapes and brings them to life by holding them against European monuments. He positions simple cut outs at the perfect angle, making it appear as though buildings, statues, and fountains are directly interacting with his work. McCor then snaps a photo to capture the whimsical scene.
The playful project started when McCor decided to be a tourist in his own city–London. He wanted to explore the landmarks and history he had previously ignored, so he began researching for compelling facts and brainstorming how to photograph the locale in an original way. McCor’s first photo transformed the Big Ben Tower into a wrist watch. While he was there, others nearby took interest in his work, which encouraged him to build on the idea.
Since taking his first photograph, McCor has applied the same playful treatment to many sites in London. And thanks to a commission from Lonely Planet, he’s created similar cut outs for monuments in Stockholm, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Paris, captioning each image with random facts about the respective landmark. McCor’s series is ongoing, so be sure to follow along on Instagram.
Above: Big Ben, London
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Af Chapman, Stockholm
London Eye, London
Montmatre, Paris
Niels Juel, Denmark
Somerset House, London
The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
Tower Bridge, London
Trafalgar Square, London
Rich McCor: Instagram
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