Description
Designed by Valisa Higman in Seldovia, Alaska.
Valisa Higman is a cut-paper artist from Seldovia, Alaska. Her work is heavily influenced by her love of nature, people, food and community
Influenced by her father, a woodcarver, her grandfather, and mother who both hand cut silk-screens; Valisa began working at a young age. Her cut-paper artwork all starts as a sheet of black paper. Carving away at the background using an exacto knife, her images are revealed in an intricate lacework of lines. Using the black as her foreground, she fills the negative space by piecing together layers of paper in vibrant colors and textures. As a finishing touch, she adds the last details and shading with watercolor. Her work reflects her love of community, food, and nature.