Demaine’s artwork selected for Smithsonian exhibit
"Natural Cycles," part of a series of curved origami structures created by Erik and Martin Demaine.
For more information on the exhibit, visit http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2012/renwick40/, and for more on the Demaines' artwork, visit http://erikdemaine.org/.
Collected from: Demaine’s artwork selected for Smithsonian exhibit
Curved-Crease Sculpture by Erik and Martin Demaine
Paper folds itself into a natural equilibrium form depending on its creases. These equilibria are poorly understood, especially for curved creases. We are exploring what shapes are possible in this genre of self-folding origami, with applications to deployable structures, manufacturing, and self-assembly. This transformation of flat paper into swirling surfaces creates sculpture that feels alive.
Computational Origami (2008)
Pushing Curves to the Limit (2009)
Waves in Glass (2010)
Collected from: Curved-Crease Sculpture by Erik and Martin Demaine
YouTube - Curved origami
This is what paper rings do when you impose concentric mountain and valley folds onto them. Inspired by the work of Erik and Marty Demaine.Collected from: YouTube - Curved origami
