Experiments

I went on to experiment with paper folding, a mixture of origami and types of paper folding which was learnt during the workshops.

 Paper folding technique using no form of sticking it together other than slits and folds

 Flower origami

 Frog origami

Kusudama origami

Flower made from crimped toilet roll and wire

I think that the Kusudama origami ball would make a good final piece but on a much larger scale. 

I was shocked at how real the toilet paper flowers look after being quite against the idea of trying to create them, definitely pleasantly surprised. 

Now i would like to go on to try out some different experiments on a much larger scale that could be contenders for a final design.

2nd Go At Origami

This time i thought i'd try to create something more 3D, i didn't struggle as much this time which has given me more confidence to try out even more shapes and creations.

First Attempt At Origami

Okay so I thought I'd have a try at origami, didn't actually realise how difficult it is, definitely hats off to anyone who's half decent at it!

My first few attempts went down like lead balloons, and my bedroom floor was simply covered in white screwed up balls of paper. However after persevering this is what i ended up creating, not much i no but i was so proud I'd finally managed to make something.

                                                                   My origami rabbit.

Peter Callesen

Peter Callesen is a Danish born artist who is known for his exceptional talent with paper. He uses the positive and negative space to tell a story instead of throwing the left over paper away.

Impenetrable Castle, 2005. 

I really do love the detail which is in this piece, some of his work is much more simplistic such as 'The Impossible Meeting, 2005.

Distant Wish, 2006

Closet, 2006

I would like to try experimenting with the theme of nature, maybe try out Callesens technique of using the positive and negative space. Initially with flowers or trees and develop it as i get more confident with the paper.