{"id":589059,"date":"2026-04-17T04:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/589059\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:16:18","slug":"marvel-at-manabu-kosakas-hyperrealistic-paper-sculptures-of-retro-objects-colossal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/589059\/","title":{"rendered":"Marvel at Manabu Kosaka’s Hyperrealistic Paper Sculptures of Retro Objects \u2014 Colossal"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s one thing to marvel at the inner workings of a transistor radio or a timepiece, but for artist Manabu Kosaka<\/a>, that curiosity reaches a whole new level. Using nothing but paper, the artist makes scale replicas of cameras, watches, gaming consoles, shoes, food, and more with a preternatural attention to detail. Not only does a 35mm film camera include a strap and a back hatch that opens, the lever used to advance the film and other gears are also built into the top, some of which are even moveable.<\/p>\n

Around ten years ago, Kosaka faced uncertainty about the direction of his work. \u201cDuring that time, I spoke with a friend who works in art direction, and they suggested that I try creating with simpler materials in a more minimal way,\u201d he tells Colossal. \u201cThat advice stayed with me, and gradually I began focusing on paper as my primary material, eventually deciding to work exclusively with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>35mm camera<\/p>\n

Through a meticulous process of cutting, folding, and scoring, Kosaka creates incredibly realistic depictions of everyday objects, often with a retro twist. He carefully studies the mechanics of the real objects, disassembling them in order to replicate individual components inside. He is currently working on a model of a Playstation 2 console, which was originally released in 2000. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I love most about paper is its incredible flexibility,\u201d Kosaka says. \u201cIt responds to my ideas almost completely\u2014beyond what I expect, even. It allows me to express what I want in a very direct way, while also feeling that it can become almost anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

See much more on the artist\u2019s Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>35mm camera<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Large-format camera<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Large-format camera in progress<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Game console<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Game console in progress<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Game console in progress<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>BCL Radio<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Wristwatch<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Alternate view of wristwatch<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Detail of wristwatch<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Big Mac<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>Big Mac<\/p>\n

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