The Christopher Henry Gallery’s current exhibition, A Cut Above: 12 Paper Masters, gives a whole new meaning to the term “paper cut.” Paying homage to a dozen artists who use razor-sharp blades as their central tool, this Diana Ewer-curated showcase celebrates not only a growing trend, but also the delicate craftsmanship of each talent behind the fragile works on view.

There’s Hina Aoyama’s Papillon II, a detailed black butterfly covered in stars and curly-Qs, Chris Gilmour’s St George and the Dragon, a life-sized sculpture of a knight in battle made from cardboard, Jaq Belcher’s Form is Empty, a snow-white square of tiny vine-like coils, and Guy Laramee, who carved an ocean wave from a vintage book. Artist Thomas Witte’s Chinatown 2 was cut based on a photograph (watch this video to learn more about his creative process), while a happy reunion takes place between artists Brian Dettmer, Adam Fowler, Chris Gilmour, Doug Beube and Dylan Graham, who all were part of the MAD Museum’s 2009 exhibition, Slash: Paper Under the Knife.

A Cut Above: 12 Paper Masters is on view until July 15.