Stare into the Sun Print by Yolanda Galery Papercut Art Nikki McClure is a self-taught

Nikki McClure is a self-taught paper-cut artist living and working in Olympia

and other ephemera on a 1912 Chandler & Price 10x15 New Series and a 1906 Golding Improved Pearl #11

Material: Painted New Zealand Pine

I just wish there were more hours in the day that allowed me to be making something new

It is blank on the inside

Stare into the Sun Print by Yolanda Galery Papercut Art Nikki McClure is a self-taught8 x 10 print Stare Into the Sun is a striking blue monochromatic portrait of a Black woman gazing upward in strength and contemplation. Her cool toned features are contrasted by bold, vivid orange sunglasses, capturing the viewers attention. The background is split between bright orange and a clean white, creating a visual tension that reflects both intensity and calm. This piece explores contrast, resilience, and the idea of looking boldly into light.