展翅高飞：一位纸艺鸟类艺术家的创作之旅

photography by morgan duke photography taking flight Leaving a structured career to make art full-time is not a clean transition. I spent a long time tangled in imposter syndrome, particularly because my work relies so heavily on what others built before me. I am largely self-taught as an artist. I work alone most of the time. There is no ladder, no performance review, no credential that confirms you belong. The imposter syndrome eased—not through any single moment, but through the steady accumulation of work. The challenge that remained was one I did not expect—the pace. My process is slow by design. The hand-painting, the cutting, the layering—each piece can take a week or more to complete. …