You know how it is; work, family, badgers.
But before I headed off to bed, buoyed by the artistic success from the weekend, I wanted to share another piece of origami with you.
I made this one a few years ago, when I was actively involved in the origami society here in the UK. Times changed, and circumstances meant I couldn't continue, which was a shame. However, while I was on board, a call went out for pieces to go on display in the Japanese Embassy in London.Yes, quite. The Japanese Embassy in London!
This sounded like an amazing opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime thing. So I put this one forward, and I was giddy to discover that it was accepted. So, for a week, this was included in a selection of the best origami that the UK had to offer. But in those terms, I am an insect. Some of the work displayed was inticate, beautiful, original. Mine merely needed patience and an element of graphic design.
Each cube is made from twelve interlocking pieces of paper, with three making one corner of the cube. Making two connecting corners was simple enough. Finishing a cube by adding the eighth corner was fiddly. Interconnecting two cubes meant assembling one while interlocking with another; gritting of teeth was occasionally required.
And finishing the loop? Ah heck, you don't wanna know.
I hope you like it. But believe me, the other work on show was better! I'm a hobbyist fiddler, those guys are artists.
But it's all relative, I suppose.
Whatever you can do artistically, creatively - be proud of it.
There will always be someone who wishes they could do what you can do.
Enjoy what's left of your day! Almost the weekend!
Indigo
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You're right; I'm wishing I could do what you did! It's truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteQuite an honour to have had it displayed!
Hey Jen! Sorry for the slow reply, I've been playing hide and seek with Max. And thank you! But don't forget to tell me... what can you do that I would love to be able to do? There's always something =) Indigo x
DeleteWowza!
ReplyDeleteAnd how have I not been following you? Major mishap on my end!
Hey Cassie Mae! I have to be honest, it's a national scandal. Still, we're all here now, and least said soonest mended. Welcome! I'll pop by to say hi later. Indigo
DeleteWowzers! That is super cool!
ReplyDeleteHey Mia! It's pretty spiffy, I must admit, blushing a tiny bit from a misplaced sense of guilt; the True English Condition. Indigo x
DeleteI trust that no one will think it funny to say that they had a letter from the origami society, but didn't know what to make of it.
ReplyDeleteYou are a bad man. But (no word of a lie), when I got back in touch, they welcomed me "back into the fold". Roth
DeleteMy gosh, you are really good with your hands, aren't you?
ReplyDeleteHey Ziva! Bless you Z, I try =) Indigo x
DeleteYay! International Recognition! Well deserved, my friend! Don't ever sell yourself short. (Because you're way too tall for that.)
ReplyDelete*stands heroically, wind blowing through his hair*
DeleteMasterful, Indigo. Truly a great piece to look at. I want one!
ReplyDeleteHey Joshua! Well, just buy a copy of MODULAR ORIGAMI POLYHEDRA by Simon, Arnstein and Gurkewitz. It's on the cover. Tho in boring white. And get some nice colourful 3" squares. Piece o' cake. Ish. Indigo
DeleteThis is a beautiful piece Sir and I like your attitude, even the greats envied other artists, ultimately it's about what motivates you & keeps your mind ticking.
ReplyDeleteOrigami is like chess to me, I kinda get the idea, but to be good at it you really have to plan ahead - something I've never been very successful at :)
Hey Robbie! Kind words, Sir. And yes, chess is a bugger. I don't have the knack either. I would love to be a better photographer - do you teach? Indigo
DeleteThat is really beautiful! I'm very pleased you were selected for this honor! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHey Linda! Thank you, I was a bit gobsmacked myself! If pride is a sin, colour me sinful. It was awesome! Indigo x
DeleteVery Impressive! Sure the badgers didn't help???
ReplyDeleteHey Alistair! I think they might have been involved in the design, but the folding is all my own work. And thank you! Indigo
DeleteWOW! very cool, indeed, sugar! xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteHey Savannah! Bless you, thank you! I may even post come more soon. Indigo x
DeleteIdle hands are the Devil's playground. Which means you were perfectly, and beautifully, safe two years ago. Today, who knows?
ReplyDeleteHey Mike! Oh, I'm always up to something, it's true; safe as safe can be. Ask anyone. Indigo
DeleteAnd I will always wish that I could do what you can. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Jayne! Lovely to see you! Maybe, but you have talents I'd be envious of too x Indigo
DeleteYOU DID THAT? Wow!!! I am blown away...it is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDon't sell yourself short my love, you are amazing!
Hey Kato! Yeah, piece o' cake. And thank you. Indigo =)
Deletehow many pieces of paper and is there a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteHey Anonymous! Fourteen cubes, twelve half-squares each, so... *scrathes his head* 168 pieces of paper made from 84 tiny squares? Indigo
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