Artists

Neel Shrestha

Student

The Park School of Baltimore

Maryland, USA

nepalimacha@gmail.com

https://www.realneel.art

Statement

I have been doing origami since elementary school. I have focused on interlocking origami modules and their mathematical properties, primarily creating polyhedral structures. I have been inspired by Meenakshi Mukerji's "Compound of Five Octahedra,'' which allowed me to use it as a stepping stone to creatively isolate various shapes and recreate them into new forms. Combining these slightly modified modules and my newly designed interlocking modules allows me to create different models.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Second Iteration Menger Sponge'

Second Iteration Menger Sponge

12.0 x 12.0 x 12.0 cm

Origami Paper

2024

This model represents a second iteration of Menger Sponge, a 3D fractal renowned for its intricate and captivating image. The construction of this model necessitates the use of 312 2x2 inch papers, in addition to 192 1x3 inch connectors.