This pre-columbian origami frog was inspired by a visit to the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) in my native Bogotá, Colombia. The museum collection illustrates the social and cultural life of many different groups of people such as Muiscas or Chibchas, who lived in what is now known as Colombia from approximately 500 BCE until … Read more
Because of the economy in the number of folds and the quality of the movement expressed in the flapping wings, this clever origami butterfly, a creation of designer Deg Farrelly, is one of my favorite action models. Over the years I have folded it many times, often in black paper at Halloween, telling those I … Read more
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ~Buddha “Peace goes into the making of an origami crane as flour goes into the making of bread.” ~Pablo Neruda Origami cranes were offered to visitors at the WTC Tribute Center to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Cranes are traditional paper birds from Japan. They … Read more
Aside from being a symbol of world peace, health, and long life, the origami crane has come to signify the art of paper folding itself. This idea is reinforced in a new edition of the book A Thousand Cranes: Origami Projects for Peace and Happiness by the prolific origami creator and author, Florence Temko. Book … Read more
To make the origami turtle featured here (video below), I began with a two dimensional model designed by Sok Song. I then added a couple of folds to turn it into a 3D figure. These are two suggestions I’d like to share here about being creative with origami. 1. Make subtle modifications to an existing … Read more
When my friend Jorge Condoré finished folding an origami horsefly*, he noticed an unexpected visitor checking out his work of art. Recognizing the gift of opportunity, Jorge captured in an instant the image of that moment of synchronicity. What did the horsefly’s curious relative think of Jorge’s work?And who was the designer of that little … Read more