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Hopeful Origami Typography

Kyosuke Nishida Created 'Words Can Fly' to Encourage Japanese People

— December 29, 2011 — Eco
Art is a powerful tool that can be used to send out a message of hope and love to those who are in need, and the typography poster by artists Kyosuke Nishida, Brian Li and Dominic Liu does just that. Entitled Words Can Fly, this 3D art work was created for the Japanese people. After the Tsunami and nuclear tragedy of 2011, Japanese citizens had to gather all their courage to rebuild their lives.

Therefore, this group of artists decided to support their community by designing an art piece that transmits hope. They based their design on a millenarian Japanese tradition called Senbazuri. Creative director Kyosuke Nishida explains, "It is customary to fold these cranes to wish someone luck...We wanted to pay tribute to this custom through the process of constructing the paper sculpture." The mesmerizing poster is made of white paper and has little cranes where colorful birds seem to be coming out. Additionally, the words on the paper sculpture communicate a positive message.

Words Can Fly by Kyosuke Nishida, Brian Li and Dominic Liu is a powerful project that show the power of words in times of need.
Trend Themes
1. Art as Hopeful Message - The use of art as a tool for sending messages of hope and love in times of need presents opportunities for artists and creatives to contribute to community support and healing.
2. Reviving Millenarian Tradition - Exploring and incorporating ancient cultural traditions, like the Senbazuri, into modern art forms can create unique and engaging artistic experiences.
3. Power of Typography Poster - The combination of typography and 3D art techniques in posters presents an opportunity to convey powerful messages and evoke emotional responses through visual design.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists can explore new ways to use their skills and mediums to create powerful and uplifting pieces that contribute to community support and healing.
2. Cultural Heritage - Promoting and reviving ancient cultural traditions, such as the Senbazuri, can create opportunities for businesses and organizations in the field of cultural preservation and heritage.
3. Print and Graphic Design - The combination of typography and 3D art techniques in poster design opens up possibilities for graphic designers to create visually impactful and emotionally resonant artworks.
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