The work of Hoang Tien Quyet may boggle the minds of those who appreciate the common vein of origami art. He instead uses a unique technique known as wet folding, which was pioneered by the late origami master Akira Yoshizawa. This technique allows artists to introduce more details in the form of flowing, curved creases that result in more rounded forms.
Yet what is surprising about Hoang Tien Quyet's chosen origami style is that in spite of its fluid looks, the sculptures are still very much rigid and stiff. In terms of the unconventional look, he writes, “I like working with new and fresh ideas, and always try to breathe life and my personality into my models. I hope people can also feel that from my work.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wet Folding Technique
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for the wet folding technique in various art forms, such as sculpture or fashion design.
- Flowing, Curved Creases
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate flowing, curved creases in product design to create more dynamic and visually appealing shapes in various industries, such as automotive or furniture.
- Adding Details Through Wet Origami
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of wet folding technique in architectural design to add intricate details and enhance the aesthetics of buildings and structures.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Sculpture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the wet folding technique with other art mediums to create unique and expressive sculptures that push the boundaries of traditional art.
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wet folding technique into fabric manipulation to create innovative and avant-garde fashion pieces that challenge the norms of garment construction.
- Product Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the wet folding technique in product design to develop ergonomic and visually captivating products that stand out in the market.
