Backlit Halloween picture

The project

Archicercle made this picture as a themed decorative piece for Halloween. Layered cut paper and backlighting give depth to a scene inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The composition places Jack Skellington and Sally at the centre of a setting of curved shapes and spiral ornaments. A pumpkin completes the scene, which is arranged around a circular opening and enclosed in a white frame.

The piece combines several layers of laser-cut paper. Particular attention was paid to the cut quality, aiming for a clean finish without burns or marks that would affect the paper.

The overlapping layers and backlighting create the picture’s sense of depth. The cut outlines remain distinct from one another, building a scene with visual relief in which paper and light work together.

Spiral motifs surround the characters and extend the composition towards its circular perimeter.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.