Papercutting genius Lucy Williams is back with a beautiful monograph

The last time we wrote about papercutting extraordinaire Lucy Williams’ work, it was to bemoan the fact that we hadn’t already come across her work – elaborate and intricate papercut artworks which redefine the limits of the medium. This time around that issue has been rectified, as publishing house Roads has just released a monograph of her work – and it’s a beauty of an artist’s book – so here we are, singing her praises from the rooftops once again.

“The illusion that I aim to achieve is an image that is simultaneously industrial and tactile,” the British artist explains, and Roads’ weighty publication documenting this seems to match her intent perfectly. Designed by Irish agency Conor & David, the book is pared-back enough to champion Lucy’s pieces without emphasising a twee undertone which can often accompany papercuts. Instead, it documents a body of work which speaks coherently for itself in the best possible way.