Based in Osaka, Japan, Patrick Gannon is best known for his lushly colored and textural hand-cut paper creations which explore the myriad connections between ourselves and our world. Intrigued by the physical natural world and our metaphysical selves, he cuts intricate shapes and patterns into paper (mostly hand-made washi and chiyogami). These shapes and lush colors coalesce in multidimensional layers to reveal how we impact others and are transformed in return. Born in the United States, he received his MFA from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2002. His work has been exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions on at least 3 continents. It is included in private collections worldwide, and has been seen on film and T.V.