In tender paper collages featuring woodland creatures in relief, Kanako Abe imagines dreamlike scenes reminiscent of childhood narratives and folk tales. Giant wolves, diminutive bunnies, and curious deer wander through a Narnia-like realm that we glimpse through foliage-filled portals.

All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission
a paper collage of a wolf amid a forest inside the silhouette of a person in profile
a paper collage on a round surface featuring a wreath-like arrangement of foliage around a large sleeping wolf
a hand holds a small paper collage in a wooden frame of a squirrel peeking out from behind a surround of foliage
a small paper collage in a wooden frame of a deer with small glowing stars peeking out from behind a surround of foliage
a paper collage on a round surface featuring a wreath-like arrangement of foliage around the skeleton of a bird
a small paper collage in a wooden frame of a bunny peeking out from behind a surround of foliage
a small paper collage in a wooden frame of a squirrel with a glowing star peeking out from behind a surround of foliage