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Covid-19 in China: layered paper cut art by Alina Ji, 13

Alina Ji, 13
Shanghai, China

Covid-19 in China: Layered Papercut Art

Alina Ji, 13

At the start of the pandemic, Alina Ji spent two months almost entirely within the confines of her apartment. During this time, Alina created a detailed collage via papercutting, honoring the doctor who first alerted authorities about the virus, and who died treating people. The collage is made almost entirely of cut paper.

Covid 19 in China: Layered papercut art by Alina Ji, 13, Shanghai, China