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Origami Universe II : Pop-Up Wonders

This exhibition is a sequel to our temporary exhibition, Origami Universe : an exhibition of art and innovation through folding, back in 2016. On the foundation of “folding,” the artists in this exhibition have incorporated other origami techniques into their works, such as “cutting, gluing, pressing, turning, and pulling,” to demonstrate how 2D paper can spring into 3D works with different styles, and creative ideas. This exhibition will be a wonderful visual feast of 2D paper popping into 3D excitements for viewers to explore the possibilities of both science and art in different aspects, ranging from part of the work to the entire work, static state to dynamic movement, and forms to functions.

2020.10.01-2021.06.15

PAST EXHIBITION

Introduction The Exhibition Events Tickets Workshop I Workshop II Workshop III Workshop IV Workshop V Workshop VI Workshop VII

Exhibition Map and Artists


		Hsin Fu Hung (Taiwan)
		Half-Goatee Pop-up Book Lab (Taiwan)
		David A. Carter (U.S.A.)
		Anouck Boisrobert & Louis Rigaud (France)
		Peter Dahmen (Germany)
		Haruki Nakamura (Japan)
		Hongbo Li (China)
		HuskMitNavn (Denmark)
		Merchandising and Applications
		Exhibition Location CHIMEI Museum《Temporary Exhibition》

Popping up with Unlimited Imagination

Through folding, cutting and gluing, a piece of paper can be turned into a 3D structure, bring forth new opportunities of creation and design.

Commissioned Artist：Hsin Fu Hung


		Hsin Fu Hung（Taiwan）
	Hung Hsin-Fu, a Taiwanese paper artist who loves making things by hand since childhood, uses basic concepts such as folding, cutting, tailoring and fastening to transform 2D paper into 3D artworks. He observes physical forces in nature and applies them to his works, therefore bringing life to his paper art. Because of Hung Hsin-Fu's rich imagination, his works have touched people's heart around the world and conveyed the message of "leading a better life by creating art."

	Popping up with Techniques : Unveiling the Secrets of Pop-up Books
This section gives an introduction to origami techniques such as flipping, turning, layering, and pulling. Viewers will learn the theories of mathematics, structural mechanics, and mechanical interlocking behind origami to better appreciate the charm of this art with the knowledge about its paper structures. And the ability to turn 2D designs in the mind into 3D artworks. Commissioned Artist：Half-Goatee Pop-up Book Lab


		Half-Goatee Pop-up Book Lab（Taiwan）
	The opening and closing of pop-up books always brings people a sense of delight and surprise. Attracted by the ingenious and intricate mechanisms of pop-up books, three young professionals devoted full time into the mesmerizing world of pop-up books and founded Half-Goatee Pop-up Book Lab. By tackling different themes with 3D structures, they hope to create innovative works and bring a breath of fresh air to the world of pop-up books.

Popping into Forms : Transformation of Paper

Through folding, pressing, cutting, and gluing, paper can be dramatically transformed into a carrier of knowledge, fun, interaction, and imagination, not only conveying contents and messages but also subverting people's existing ideas about paper.

Exhibition Artists：David A. Carter (U.S.A.), Anouck Boisrobert & Louis Rigaud (France), Peter Dahmen (Germany), Haruki Nakamura (Japan)


		David A. Carter（U.S.A.）
	David A. Carter, renowned American pop-up book master, is a writer and an illustrator. He has created a series of pop-up books themed on basic design elements such as dots, lines, planes and colors. Not only has he sold millions of copies fo pop-up books worldwide, his whimsical and simple modern art style has also inspired many later artists.


		Anouck Boisrobert & Louis Rigaud（France）
	Anouck Boisrobert and Louis Riguad is a French designer duo. Anouck is a skilled illustrator, and Louis takes charge of the research and development aspect of paper art. They create dazzling, candy-colored works with humorous stories, combined with their unique upright perspective and unparalleled design, which opens up a new chapter for pop-up books. Their works are loved by readers and have won numerous awards, making them the rising stars among pop-up book designers.


		Peter Dahmen（Germany）
	Through the skillful hands of German paper artist Peter Dahmen, a piece of paper can be reshaped into a magnificent scene within a blink of an eye. Dahmen is best at cerating 3D geometric structures and often collaborates with designers in various fields. When people open his pop-up cards, the hidden effects spread out in dynamic movements, which is the most fascinating and magical moment.


		Haruki Nakamura（Japan）
	Japanese paper artist Haruki Nakamura is adept at hiding intricate mechanisms in the features of his paper characters. Depending on each character, the pop-ups may bounce, smersault, explode, roll, or even bite, thereby making every creation a work of movement and dynamism. Whenever the clever, interactive mechanisms are triggered, they are usually met with squeals of surprise and delight from the viewers.

	Popping with Creativity : Extraordinary ideas of Masters
With their courage to challenge the unknown and transcend restrictions, artists and designers make ingenious use of the characteristics of paper. With their diverse and creative energy of artisitc creation, they unleash infinite possibilities of origami and change people's habitual perspectives and views about paper, enriching our lives with exicitements and imaginations. Exhibition Artists：Hongbo Li（China）, HuskMitNavn（Denmark）


		Hongbo Li（China）
	Chinese artist Li Hongbo draws inspiration from traditional paper toys and paper lanterns in Eastern culture, and reinterprets classic Western statues to break people's typical stereotypes of considering statutes as immobile, stiff, and noble. In his works, figures become flexible and extensible, and even projects a soft, fluid image, as if they are some sort of mythical creatures that carry a sense of surreal fantasy.


		HuskMitNavn（Denmark）
	How many possibilities can a blank sheet of paper create? Danish artist HuskMitNavn (Remember My Name) uses a single piece of paper and a pen to create "3D-link" interactive works through simple steps of folding, rolling, and tearing. By looking at his fun illustrations full of intriguing scenes, we are given a glimpse into the artist's infinite imagination and creativity.

	Merchandising and Applications
"All designers fold. Origami is one of the most vibrant buzzwords in contemporary design." 　　Paul Jackson, Folding Techniques for Designers
Brand Names molo Design 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE bombol JONG HA CHOI STUDIO Lumio		/ Designers / Stephanie Forsythe & Todd MacAllen / Issey Miyake & Reality Lab. / Frédéric Gooris / Jong-Hyuk Choi / Max Gunawan