Origami tessellations

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I seldom try origami these days despite an enthusiasm for it when I was younger, but I still like to see how people are developing the artform. These tessellation designs are part of a sub-genre of abstract paper-folding that’s a long way from the traditional Japanese animal shapes. The examples here are by Ray Schamp from his Flickr set. There are many more examples at the Origami Tessellations Flickr pool.

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Previously on { feuilleton }
Sipho Mabona’s origami insects
Robert Lang’s origami insects

Geoffrey Haberman’s brass insects

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Blepharopsis mendica nymph.

More insect art and some really gorgeous creations. Geoffrey Haberman also makes silver insects but I much prefer the brass ones. From four pages of Flickr photos including an incredible mantis horde.

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Idolomantis diabolica adult male.

Previously on { feuilleton }
Sipho Mabona’s origami insects
Kitchen insects
Elizabeth Goluch’s precious metal insects
Laura Zindel’s ceramics
The art of Philippe Wolfers, 1858–1929
Robert Lang’s origami insects
Lalique’s dragonflies
Lucien Gaillard

Sipho Mabona’s origami insects

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Praying Mantis (2008).

Folded from a single sheet. Amazing. Lots more insects and other constructions on her Flickr page.And while we’re on the subject, Between the Folds is a documentary about origami artists currently doing the rounds of film festivals. Via Design Observer.

Previously on { feuilleton }
Kitchen insects
Elizabeth Goluch’s precious metal insects
Laura Zindel’s ceramics
The art of Philippe Wolfers, 1858–1929
Robert Lang’s origami insects
Lalique’s dragonflies
Lucien Gaillard