JR CHUO is a UK-based contemporary paper cut artist, whose work explores the impacts of climate change on coral reefs.
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Art with environmental purpose.
As his work is inspired by the impacts of climate change on coral reefs, JR CHUO has partnered with environmental NGO 'Coralive’ to support their coral conservation work around the planet.
7% of the revenue generated from each sale of a JR CHUO artwork is donated to Coralive, contributing to the creation of a real life ‘CHUO Reef'.
JR CHUO artworks are currently funding coral restoration projects in the Maldives and Madagascar.
Corals planted so far: 206
Explore the latest collection.
JR CHUO’s latest collection, the ‘Baby CHUO Reef Regenerated’ collection contains 45 vibrant original hand-cut paper artworks designed to capture the essence of coral reefs through their three-dimensional structures.
Each piece contains meticulous hand-cut details that create fine beams of light through the layers of paper.
Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes 30 Under 30
JR CHUO has been selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 2022 in the ‘Arts & Culture’ and ‘Youngest’ categories.
JR CHUO is the youngest visual artist to ever feature in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.
In Conversation With: JR CHUO
‘I often find that the longer the paper cut piece takes, the more depth and emotion I am able to capture within the designs.’
Mini CHUO Reef: Next Stop Collection
Mini CHUO Collection
Mini CHUO Reef Collection
'Between Order and Chaos: The Paper Cut Art of JR CHUO’
‘Despite his young age, CHUO can be described as a master of paper cutting and spray painting due to the technical detail and aesthetic maturity of his works.’
Paper Cuts In Perspex
Fluoro Tokyo Collection
Fluoro Canvases
Inside the studio.
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