This artist turns thousands of hand cut paper pieces into wild mythological creatures│ Patricia Gillberg

Patricia Gillberg builds mythological worlds one tiny paper fragment at a time. Using thousands of hand-cut layers, the Swedish artist creates intricate collages filled with symbolic creatures, Celtic mythology, folklore, and dreamlike human-animal forms that feel both ancient and strangely alive. Shaped by years spent in Scotland surrounded by musicians, filmmakers, and underground creative communities, Patricia’s work carries the energy of old rituals, fire festivals, and stories passed throug