From Mahatma Gandhi to a still from ‘Life of Pi’: This artist’s quirky art juxtaposition is a feast for the eyes

This self-taught artist recently travelled to Agra and Goa in India and the result were some magical pictures of the Taj Mahal and the beaches of Goa, with quirky juxtapositions — from Mahatma Gandhi to a still from the Life of Pi — on them. Scroll down to see more of them.

Updated: March 3, 2018 03:28 IST

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Kanat Nurtazin, a resident of Astana, Kazakhstan, not only travels around the world, but is a self-taught artist whose style of superimposing intricate and fascinating leaf-cuttings on the landscapes is a feast for the eyes. The 26-year-old has a project called '100 Methods of Drawing', in which he experiments with different ways of drawing. He recently travelled to Agra and Goa in India and the result were some magical pictures of the Taj Mahal and the beaches of Goa, with quirky juxtapositions — from Mahatma Gandhi to a still from the Life of Pi — on them. Scroll down to see more of them. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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"I have my own project called 100 methods of drawing, where I try to use different methods and materials in drawing. Some of the methods are cutting on leaves and paper. I like to use mixed media style creating some scenario with surroundings and art pieces," he told indianexpress.com (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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Isn't it as good as the actual one! (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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The art works are so intricate that you are left awestruck looking at the precision. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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Although he is currently working at Nazarbayev University in Astana as an administrative staff, he loves travelling. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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After he discovered his love for art, he travelled to London and Warwick in UK, Washington in USA, Madrid and Barcelona in Spain, Delhi, Agra and Goa in India, Baku in Azerbaijan. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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Nurtazin finds the landscapes of Norway and Latin America very fascinating and likes going there the most. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)

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From Wonderwoman to Jon Snow, there is little than Nurtazin cannot make and hold against a backdrop and not leave an impression. (Source: Photo by Kanat Nurtazin/Instagram)