Ellen Oppenheimer

Statement

Hyperbolic Forms This very simple idea of making regular polygons into dimensional forms has so many variations and possibilities. How can anyone resist a format that is both a mathematical and literary description? Although paper and Origami are not my usual medium I grew up folding paper with my grandmother Lillian Oppenheimer who was a founding member of Origami USA. I love the feel of paper transforming in my hands and the amazing forms possible with such a basic material.

Artworks

Regular Polygons folded into hyperbolic polyhedrons (Each Polyhedron is about 5" x 5" x 5")