The art of Origami is much more than paper airplanes and animals. Here are some inspiring sources of modern origami design and highlights of the culture that surrounds it.
Girligami is a new book by Cindy Ng that unfolds twenty original designs and provides step-by-step instructions. Those that love
fashion, friends, and folding can find enjoyment in her carefully thought-out origami projects. Each origami design comes with preprinted paper, and the book provides tips on other fun ways to use your crafty creations, like adding them to cards and gifts.
Next, Between the Folds is a documentary that was released in 2008. It taps into the modern world of origami with artists and scientists using the art form in various ways. Whether it's captivating beauty or modeling mathematical theories, the film pushes the envelope and shows how folding paper can reveal connections between art, science and philosophy. I found Between the Folds inspiring and surprising at the same time. Enjoy the trailer below.
Finally, here is one dress that truly represents the crossover between modern origami and fashion. Marisa Tomei rocked this dress by Versace on the red carpet for the 2009 Oscars. What a stunning dress - the folds and details are amazing!
