# Pleated Paper Art Artist Matt Shlian's Folded Paper Art is Complexity at Its Best By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-shlian References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663221/an-artist-who-sculpts-from-paper-like-others-might-with-clay-slideshow) & [mattshlian](http://www.mattshlian.com/sculpture) Many people are not familiar with the interconnectivity between science and art; however, artist Matt Shlian was able to prove it beautifully. His patience and artistic imagination had given him a gift of [folding paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool) into fantastic works of art. By utilizing computer graphic programs to dissect shapes, he then is able to fabricate a real-life [3D model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) by hand. His works are a crossover between [origami and sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture), and needless to say, they are quite impressive. The featured video showcases how Matt Shlian's folding process takes place and the intricacy of his work that has given him a very unique gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Science-art Crossover:** There is an opportunity to explore the interconnectivity between science and art and create new products that bridge the gap between the two fields. - **Computer-aided Origami:** Using computer graphic programs to help create origami can result in new and complex designs. - **Paper Sculptures:** Exploring the art of paper folding can lead to the creation of intricate and unique paper sculptures. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** Developing new types of paper and art supplies that can make complex origami and paper sculptures more accessible to artists and the general public. - **3D Printing:** Combining the intricacies of paper folding with 3D printing technology can create unique and innovative structures. - **Education:** Integrating origami and paper folding into school curriculums can introduce students to the art form and foster creativity and problem-solving skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)