how the bug wars changed the art of origami

[...]... live on in the models presented here They showcase the latest technical innovations from some of the top folders on this side of 5 the Atlantic They are, in essence, the culmination of more than 20 years of technical experimentation 19 same 6 end of an era Now 1.0000+10% But they also mark the that the technical barriers have been broken down, origami stands at a crossroads Is it art, mathematics,... Fumiaki 10 Kawahata would show off their latest and greatest feats of folding (all done60 without 72 85 0.6000-4% 26 computational modeling), which would then set the bar for the following year’s models 9 same 0.7500+20% First, there were insects with six legs, then came the addition of wings, horns, color 15 25 active changes indicating spots, and more From there, the spirit of friendly competition made... Repeat on the other wing, too Details for the wings next This is the completed Flapping Dollar Butterfly To make the wings stiff enough to flap, iron them 29 Hold the head while pulling on the tail to flap the wings 22 Top view of folded model, wings open Origami Masters: Bugs 001-184_30780.indd 22 001-184_30780.indd 22 (RAY) (Text) 6/25/13 3:16 PM 6/25/13 3:56 PM Job:06-30780 Title: Origami Masters Bugs... Fold the wings down Close the wing at slight angle Repeat on the back Open the wing and squash symmetrically Repeat on the back 23 Fold the wing up Repeat on the back 25 Pleat to form the eyes and the mouthparts Fold back the corners to shape the eyes Dollar Dragonfly 001-184_30780.indd 25 001-184_30780.indd 25 (RAY) (Text) 25 6/25/13 3:17 PM 6/25/13 3:56 PM Job:06-30780 Title: Origami Masters Bugs... inside the model 20 19 21 22 Open Close The model should like completely flat 23 24 Swivel the top to make it flat Spread squash the bottom symmetrically Repeat on the back The model will lie flat at this point Valley fold using the creases created in steps 12 and 13 Repeat on the other side Inside reverse using the creases created in step 14 Fold the corner inside as indicated, while allowing the wings... time working out a greater number of new ideas, as long as the creators are comfortable with 11 the geometric method of design It can shorten the development time greatly 21 same 3 Expert folders in Japan were the first to stretch their new wings (as it were) by folding paired realistic insects Each year at the annual meeting of the Japanese Origami Academic Society, artists such as Toshiyuki Meguro,... Swivel fold so that the horizontal edges are aligned Repeat on the back Valley fold Repeat on the back Origami Masters: Bugs 001-184_30780.indd 24 001-184_30780.indd 24 (RAY) (Text) 6/25/13 3:17 PM 6/25/13 3:56 PM Job:06-30780 Title: Origami Masters Bugs #175 DTP:228 Page:24 ters Bugs Page:24 17 18 Crimp fold and move the wing forward Repeat on the back 20 19 Fold the head flaps between the crimp 21 22... Dollar Dragonfly Won Park is an origami artist who has been practicing the art of paper folding for more than 30 years He specializes in folding paper currency from the United States and other countries He is well known for his meticulous folding execution, his eye for detail, and a finely tuned sense of artistry He currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii 18 Origami Masters: Bug Wars 001-184_30780.indd 18 001-184_30780.indd... #175 DTP:228 Page:25 26 27 Fold the edges under to narrow the abdomen 28 Fold in half Sequence of crimps to shape the abdomen 29 Open out the wings The completed dragonfly special th paper currency brings Editor’s note: Folding wi the gular shape In this case, challenges due to its rectan to create of the extra width artist has taken advantage that ngs of a dragonfly Note the large, streamlined wi two... and the digital arts, including illustration and 3D modeling He lives in Mexico SeBASTIAn AReLLAno Bed Bug 28 Origami Masters: Bug Wars 001-184_30780.indd 28 001-184_30780.indd 28 (RAY) (Text) 6/25/13 3:19 PM 6/25/13 3:56 PM Job:06-30780 Title: Origami Masters Bugs #175 DTP:228 Page:28 ters Bugs Page:28 1 BeD Bug This is one of my earliest designs, and the one that has gone through the most revisions . Title: Origami Masters Bugs #175 DTP:228 Page:2 Job:06-30780 Title: Origami Masters Bugs #175 DTP:228 Page:3 (RAY) 001-184_30780.indd 3 6/25/13 2:54 PM HOW THE BUG WARS CHANGED THE ART OF ORIGAMI With. it art, mathematics, science…or a bit of all three? Many creators of origami models have moved on. ey’ve turned their focus on the search for beauty and art in simplicity instead of in the. Title: Origami Masters Bugs #175 DTP:228 Page:18 (RAY) 001-184_30780.indd 18 6/25/13 3:15 PM 18 Origami Masters: Bug Wars (Text) Won Park is an origami artist who has been practicing the art of