Origami learning session led by Origami Oritai
In a captivating gathering at the Japanese Foundation, students from various design programmes, including fashion design, communication design, and interior architecture and design, recently participated in an Origami workshop.
The major learning outcome of this enlightening event was to help students explore the endless possibilities of incorporating origami folding techniques in solving design problems they may face as artists and designers. Origami, the Japanese paper folding art, has been popularized by Akira Yoshizawa in the 20th century and has become a common language that connects artists across genres and international borders.
Origami Oritai, a registered society and Origami club in India, was the host for this engaging workshop. Their mission is to promote the Japanese therapeutic paper craft across India and globally. Origami Oritai conducts workshops on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, providing a platform for participants to bond with other Origami enthusiasts.
During the workshop, students made a variety of 3D objects from flat square sheets of coloured and textured paper. The creations ranged from butterflies, bows, bags, hearts, boxes, fujimoto cubes, candle stands, to strawberries among others. The folding and sculpting techniques involved in Origami have benefits for an artist and designer, such as improving hand-eye coordination, temporal spatial skills, concentration, logical reasoning, and sequencing ability.
The workshops were held in a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere, with members of Origami Oritai coming from various strata of society and different countries, including Japan, France, Tajikistan, and Korea. Members of Origami Oritai range from 3 to 80 years of age, reflecting the universality of this ancient art form.
As the students folded and sculpted their way through the workshop, they not only honed their design skills but also found a shared passion in the intricate world of origami. The Origami workshops at the Japanese Foundation are more than just a creative outlet; they are a testament to the power of art to bring people together and inspire innovation.
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