Expert Interview -Robert Lang

Robert Lang is considered one of the world’s masters of the art of origami, with over 800 designs catalogued and diagrammed. His design techniques are used by origami artists around the world, and he lectures widely on the connections between origami art, science, mathematics and technology. He is noted for designs of great detail and realism, and includes in his repertoire some of the most complex origami designs ever created. …READ MORE HERE…

Expert Interview -Alphonsus Rouis Creative Alphabets

Alphonsus Rouis B. Nonog is an architecture student from the Philippines, who also happens to be an origami and graphic design enthusiast. Origami is one of Alphonsus’ favorite means of creative expression and his inclination is toward geometric origami with simple concepts and simple motifs.
In this presentation and conversation, Alphonsus shares some historical highlights and how he became interested in the alphabet as a theme for origami. Alphonsus’s enthusiasm and ingenuity shine through as he describes his creative process.
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Expert Interview (and Tutorial)–Himanshu Agrawal

Interview and tutorial • Himanshu Agrawal has been practicing origami since 1989 and has set 5 world records for large origami installations.
Himanshu’s origami sculptures have been displayed around the world in venues such as the National Art Gallery in Singapore, the CODA museum in the Netherlands, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) in Mumbai India, and the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad museum in India.
In addition to his origami installations, Himanshu has designed art for marketing and communication. …READ MORE HERE…

Making an Origami Sea-Creatures Mobile

Here you will find a video of a conversation with Júlíus Arnar Björnssonan, an Origamigos member who created a mobile using origami sea creatures.
Júlíus shares his inspiration, process, as well as mobile-making resources you can use to make a mobile yourself. …READ MORE HERE…

Expert Interview –Rachel Katz, Teaching Tips

Rachel Katz is an origami artist and teacher. She is co-author of FUN FOLDS: Language Learning Through Paper Folding. In this post you will find a link to diagrams for the origami earrings Rachel was wearing for this interview.
Instructions to several of her original models have appeared in printed collections. In addition to her skills with the art of paper folding, Rachel became known for her ability to entertain while emphasizing skills within an academic curriculum. Rachel is the founder of L.I.F.E. (Long Island Folding Enthusiasts). …READ MORE HERE…