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.
Through a partnership with environmental NGO Coralive, 7% of every JR CHUO art sale supports coral restoration projects in the Maldives and Madagascar, helping create a real-life ‘CHUO Reef.’
Corals planted so far: 256
Explore the Roppongi Reef Collection.
JR CHUO’s ‘Roppongi Reef Collection’ consists of five vibrant works that aim to capture the expansive nature of coral reefs.
Each piece contains meticulous hand-cut details and textured painted elements that add to the complexity of the artworks.
'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.’
Tokyo Mini CHUO Lines
JR CHUO’s latest collection is influenced by Tokyo urban subway maps and street culture. Each artwork is suspended in acrylic to create the illusion of the paper cut design floating within the frame.
Each artwork tells part of a wider story.
