# Paper Animal Origami (UPDATE) Dinh Truong Giang Turns Paper into Intricate Animal Art By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinh-truong-giang References: [uponafold.au](http://uponafold.com.au/blog/post/master-of-origami-dinh-giang/) & [giangdinh](http://giangdinh.com/giang/home.html) Vietnamese artist Dinh Truong Giang may just be one of the living godfathers of origami art. The highly experienced artist has taken folding paper to a whole new level of beauty. Dinh Truong Giang uses a technique called wet folding when constructing his works of art. Wet folding is done by dampening the paper surface to allow it to be more malleable to curve and make distinct features. Since the year 2000, Dinh Truong Giang has been [wet folding paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) to make amazing animal origami art such as those in the gallery. The Fold Animals series consists of a variety of stunning animal recreations. In the series you can find polar bears, penguins, foxes, cats and much, much more. I will definitely be paying attention to the future work of Dinh Truong Giang to see what admirable creations he comes up with next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wet Folding Technique:** Exploring the potential of wet folding technique in creating intricate and beautiful sculptures beyond origami. - **Animal Origami Art:** Incorporating animal origami art in advertising, packaging, and branding strategies to add an element of playfulness and creativity. - **Innovative Paper Crafting:** Exploring new approaches and technologies to expand the possibilities of paper crafting and create unique, artistic products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arts and Crafts:** Exploring the potential of wet folding technique and animal origami art to create unique and eye-catching works that appeal to a broad audience and make a statement in the arts and crafts world. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating animal origami art in advertising campaigns, packaging, and branding strategies to add an element of surprise, playfulness, and creativity that resonates with consumers and sets brands apart. - **Stationery and Gifts:** Exploring the potential of innovative paper crafting to create unique and artistic products that appeal to consumers looking for custom-made, high-quality stationery, and gifts with a personal touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md)