Rohit Seshadri

Statement

I have been practicing the ancient art of origami for many years, but I have very recently been learning the process for creating models. I found that it is a completely different mindset to simply following instructions. From seeing beautiful horse models such as the popular creation of Hideo Komatsu, I challenged myself to take the leap and reverse-engineer it. The main challenge arises with creating all of the necessary limbs and flaps of paper from a single square without cuts. After many attempts with disastrously failed proportions, I finally reached this finished product that I was satisfied with. The entire process has given me a new appreciation for origami designers, as I now realize that folding a model is only a small part.

Artworks

This model was my second design, also created using the 22.5 degree method. With this model, I wanted to achieve a large head, similarly to puppies, to differentiate it from adult dogs. I also used a grafting method with manipulation of the size and shape of elements of the design to incorporate a longer body.

This model was made with a 22.5 degree method, where every structural crease line is made on multiples of 22.5 degrees. By using software such as Orihime created by Meguro Toshiyuki, I was able to create this model from scratch, fold it, and shape it similarly to Hideo Komatsu's horse.