The series titled Origami Modulars by Daniel Kwan is intricate, colorful and delicate. Each sculpture in the collection has been crafted out of paper. Cut into complex geometric shapes, the pieces were then interlocked together to create eye-catching three dimensional forms. Inspired by Singapore origami artist Francis Ow Mun Yin's simple locking-mechanism concept, Kwan's creations are much more modern and detailed.
Often using common printer paper, the Origami Modulars by Daniel Kwan are anything but common. The recent Rutgers University graduate has been folding paper since the age of five. Since 2002, he delved into creating his own unique modular origami sculptures. Since then, his portfolio has burgeoned to include a slew of paper craft creations that continue to become more and more elaborate. He often accompanies his artworks with detailed explanations.
What's Driving This Trend
- Modular Origami Sculptures
- Crafting intricate three-dimensional shapes by interlocking complex geometric shapes of paper, and making it the focus of designs can disrupt the traditional sculpting industry.
- Innovative Paper Art
- Using everyday paper and turning it into delicate and detailed art pieces that are both modern and colorful presents an opportunity for disruptions in the art and craft industry.
- Simple Locking Mechanism Concepts
- Drawing inspiration from simple concepts to lock pieces of art together is disruptive to the art and craft industry, and these concepts could encourage further developments in other sectors and areas of art and design.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Craft Industry
- The emergence of innovative and intricate paper art in the form of modular sculptures provides an opportunity for disruption of traditional art creation and establishing new modes of artistry.
- Sculpting Industry
- The interlocking of complex geometric shapes of paper to create intricate, three-dimensional shapes is a disruptor in the traditional sculpting industry by providing an alternative to traditional sculpting materials like stone and metal.
- Education Industry
- Introducing modular origami sculptures, or paper art, as an artform in school curriculums could disrupt traditional teaching methods and create opportunities for creativity and innovation in the education system.
