About Me 

Hello! I am Sid Thakur, a computer scientist by profession and a paper-cutting artist by passion. I live in Cary, NC. I create original, unique handmade paper art by cutting paper using craft knives and scissors.

Origins
I discovered paper-cutting art in an article on a paper-cutting artist from Jaipur, India. What began as a curiosity about producing abstract patterns grew into a lifelong hobby and a creative outlet.

Themes 

Largely self-taught, I have developed paper-cutting techniques and themes through observation, a steady hand, and experimentation. 

Prominent themes in my work include symmetry and reinforcement through repetition, abstract and geometric patterns, nature and science-fiction topics, climate change, and cultural themes inspired by the rich mythologies of India, my country of origin.

I have exhibited at art galleries and museums, and I love to do live workshops at schools, cultural events, and local libraries. I lead the Community of Indian American Visual Artists (CIVA) www.civanc.org, a group of local artists in the Triangle area in NC.