# Immaculate Papercrafts Ingrid Siliakus Builds Amazing Petite Paper Cities By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingrid-siliakus-papercraft References: [66.196.80.202](http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=fr&lp=fr_en&trurl=http://www.fubiz.net/2009/09/18/ingrid-siliakus-papercraft/) & [papierarchitectuur.nl](http://www.papierarchitectuur.nl/) I wonder how many paper cuts Ingrid Siliakus suffered for each of her awe-inspiring paper creations. I mean, just take a second to appreciate the incredible intricacy involved in each papercraft architectural design, and you will understand why I ask what may seem a silly question. Ingrid Siliakus, an Amsterdam-based paper-Einstein, takes inspiration from artistic greats like M.C. Escher and Antoni Gaudi. According to Papierarchitectuur.nl, “To design a pattern from scratch, the artist needs the skills of an architect to create a two-dimensional design, which, with the patience and precision of a surgeon, becomes an ingenious three-dimensional wonder of paper.” Ingrid Siliakus definitely needs to update her resume to include the titles Surgeon, Architect and overall Origami Genius. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intricate Papercrafts:** The trend of creating highly detailed and elaborate papercraft designs that inspire awe and admiration. - **Architectural Inspiration:** The trend of drawing inspiration for papercraft designs from famous architectural styles and artists, such as M.C. Escher and Antoni Gaudi. - **Surgeon-like Precision:** The trend of employing a high level of precision and patience in the creation of papercraft designs, akin to the skills of a surgeon. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new avenues of creativity by pushing the boundaries of papercraft and incorporating architectural influences. - **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can tap into the growing popularity of intricate papercrafts by providing tools, materials, and instructional resources for enthusiasts. - **Education and Training:** The education and training industry can offer workshops and courses to teach people the skills required for creating intricate papercrafts, fostering a new wave of artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md)