Bridges 2026 Exhibition of Mathematical Art, Craft, and Design
Gabriel Frampton
Artists
Gabriel Frampton
Research Assistant
UT Austin Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas, USA
Statement
My origami work is an attempt to give ideal mathematical forms physical representation. Through years of experimentation, I developed a new method of weaving strips together to create geometrical shapes. This approach has the advantage of offering physical strength to the finished designs, which in effect become tensegrity sculptures. My designs draw from the topology of knots, translating a set of interlocking loops into flat strips of varying lengths. Originally I worked in paper, but have moved to more durable materials as the complexity of the designs increased. My current works use Dura-Lar film, which is large and strong enough to make gigantic and stable origami.
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