# Gigantic Origami Sculptures White Elephant by Sipho Mabona is Made from a Large Sheet of Paper By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-elephant-by-sipho-mabona References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sipho-mabona-origami-life-sized-elephant) & [mabonaorigami](http://www.mabonaorigami.com/) Arguably one of the most impressive origami feats to date has been achieved with the White Elephant by Sipho Mabona, an artist based in Luzern, Switzerland. After successfully raising over $26,000 from 631 funders on [Indiegogo](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-elephants), the artist finally attempted to create the creature out of a single large piece of paper measuring 15 meters by 15 meters (50 by 50 feet). A webcam installed in the gallery it was folded in showed audiences how the White Elephant by Sipho Mabona was constructed. The process was not without its obstacles. From spreading the huge sheet of paper on the gallery floor to actually [folding it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair), Mabona managed to overcome the impossible to create his White Elephant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Origami Art:** Discover the growing trend of creating large-scale origami sculptures as demonstrated by Sipho Mabona's White Elephant. - **Crowdfunding for Art:** Explore the trend of artists using crowdfunding platforms, like Indiegogo, to fund ambitious art projects such as the White Elephant. - **Webcam for Art Process:** Witness the emerging trend of using webcams to showcase the step-by-step creation of art installations, like the construction of Sipho Mabona's White Elephant. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art & Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of large-scale origami sculptures to create unique and captivating installations. - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry can benefit from artists using platforms like Indiegogo to raise funds for ambitious and innovative art projects. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the use of webcams as a tool to document and share the creative process of artists, revolutionizing the way art is experienced. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilride-sus1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)