Notes on the craft, and the events it travels to.
News, case studies and ideas from silhouette artist Igor Kucinic — corporate events, trade shows and weddings, brought to life with scissors and black paper.
The Test of Likeness
By Igor Kucinic, silhouette artist
A silhouette cut freehand with scissors in under two minutes has to do one thing above all else: look unmistakably like the person. With such a spare art form, there is no technical language to hide behind and no need for an expert's eye. The likeness is the test.
No Room To Hide
A painted portrait can use colour, shadow, texture, and detail to suggest character, even when the proportions are not perfect. A silhouette has nothing but the outline. That single black profile either captures the person or it doesn't, and everyone watching knows the answer at once.
What Thirty Years Teaches
That is what makes the craft so exacting. Reading a face in profile, cutting it at speed, and doing it entirely freehand is a skill built through thousands of portraits over many years. It cannot be faked by a template, tracing aid, or shortcut.
Articles & case studies
LOEWE Show in the Box
Silhouette portraits of the entire Show in the Box design team.
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The Test of Likeness
A silhouette has nothing but the outline — and everyone watching knows at once if it's right.
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Corporate Cocktail Entertainment: The Best Options for Your Event
Corporate cocktail entertainment is often the key moment of a company event — here's what actually works.
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Unique Wedding Favour Ideas: 8 Keepsakes Guests Will Treasure
Sugared almonds are classic. Here's what guests actually keep.
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Trade Show Stand Entertainment: How to Attract Visitors
In a hall of competing exhibitors, here's what actually stops foot traffic.
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Original Wedding Entertainment Ideas: 15 Ways to Surprise Your Guests
Beyond the DJ and the traditional reception schedule.
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Unique Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas: 10 Options That Impress
For galas, product launches and company cocktails.
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iPhone 17 Launch Event in Kuwait
The Ooredoo iPhone 17 launch, produced by Creartys.
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A Great Resemblance
Why resemblance is the one thing a silhouette can never sacrifice.
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The case for a personal keepsake over standard entertainment.
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Leave A Lasting Impression
A hand-cut portrait as an unexpected corporate gift.
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