Origami Mosaics by Kota Hiratsuka
Kota Hiratsuka of Origami Mosaics in Japan is creating fascinating designs with creased paper. Less than a year ago he began cutting and folding the beautiful geometrics you see here as a nod to traditional Japanese art.
Not only does Kota design spirals and tessellations, but he is able to create portraits with the 3-D, triangular parts. The dimensionality causes an interesting shaded effect that changes with the light throughout the day.
Kota describes his style as disorderly folded paper. He happened upon the method while unsuccessfully folding a difficult origami design. After unfolding the paper and taking a short break, Kota returned to his desk only to realize that the folded paper had many good lines and a beautiful geometric pattern. He got out a ruler and cutter, and crafted the night away... Origami Mosaics was born.
Kota Hiratsuka |
Now in his early 20s, Kota told me he has been doing origami since being introduced to it by his mother when he was six. He admires beautiful mosaics, so it was a natural progression that led him to combine the two arts.
You'll find more images on Kota's Flickrstream and short videos that explain the process.
And how cool is this... you can make mosaic designs too! Gah, that sounds like such an infomercial... I apologize, but in all honesty I was excited to see Kota has posted templates that can be purchased and downloaded. He even offers a money back guarantee.
I haven't had a chance to try the designs myself, but would be very interested to hear how it goes if any of you do.
Origami Mosaics website and Facebook page.
The templates and designs are really beautiful, Ann. I clicked over to look at them and clicked on one package. Readers might be interested to know that the price per package is 4000 yen, which translates into $42.85 in US dollars today. They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking on the price, Chrissie. Considering a package includes templates for ten designs and there's a full refund if a person doesn't like them for any reason, it sounds quite reasonable.
Deleteso maravellous!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! I've been meaning to experiment with this idea as well, and your post provides excellent inspiration. Thank you, Ann!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do, Marnie!
DeleteThe portraits are especially wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWOW...so beautiful! Btw: you should totally check out our morning post:) Muah...
ReplyDeleteann you find the coolest paper artworks....i just love the dog mosaic.
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Such beautiful work in his flickrstream. I am sure it is difficult to pick a favourite.
ReplyDeletevery architectural, abstract, NEW. A great paper accomplishment by the artist. Thanks for bringing it to us Anne
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! so inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThese are crazy cool! I cannot believe it!
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ReplyDeleteWow, those are cool. I just found a papercutter's site and thought of you. I don't think you have featured her. The site is http://britsketch.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie!
DeleteOutstanding!
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