[{korea Origami Convention Book 2008}
Rapheal Charlton
Squirrel created by Hideo Komatsu and folded by Emily Kwan, age 14. This model was selected for the 2011 Origami by Children exhibit. It shows beautiful folding skill that makes wonderful use of elephant hide paper. Emily is a long-time member of OrigamiUSA and participant in Origami by Children. Diagrams for the Squirrel can be found in the Origami Tanteidan 3rd Convention book published by Origami House. Photo by Sok Song, color correction by Nathan Zeichner
from left to right: Dakota Keel (NY), Adrienne Sack (NY) and Tom Hull (MA) with their tower built during the Oversize Folding Event during Convention 2010. For more information and diagrams to make this model, see Issue #1 of our online magazine, The Fold, and read Tom Hull's article called "Hidden Math in Molly's Hexahedron.".
Kitt and Mary with their four children, members of Deb Pun Discoe's origami group, "Aloha Origami!", at one of their folding meetings at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library in Kamuela, Hawai'i. Photo credit: Deb Pun Discoe
Tony Cheng (NY) concentrates on attaching his miniature models of Neal Elias's Last Waltz to a mobile at one of the Monday classes during the convention. Tony taught this classic model the day before. Photos: Susan Dugan.
This wonderful dog on a doghouse was folded and designed by Stephen Weiss (FL). It will appear in OrigamiUSA's 2006 calendar - (see page 31) - what a great sneak peek. Directions for folding it are inside this issue (see page 21). Cover photo by Lynton Gardiner.
OrigamiUSA's Publications Committee pictured in the home office of OrigamiUSA. From left to right: Nathan Zeichner (NY), Ken Shih (NY), Daniel Scher (NY), Michele Chang (NY), and Marc Kirschenbaum (NY). The Publications team are the volunteers who work to create OrigamiUSA's annual publication, The Origami Collection, as well as choosing diagrams for the PAPER. They have also produced several other OrigamiUSA publications over the years. They meet every Wednesday to test and edit diagrams, as well as lan their next publication. Cover photo by Jan Polish (NJ).
It's a Winter Wonderland. That is the theme for the 2004 origami holiday tree at the American Museum of Natural History. It was designed and decorated by Delrosa Marshall (NY) and Sok Song (NY) using over a thousand models including rookeries of penguins, herds of ibex, pods of orcas, parliaments of owls and over 300 snowflakes. Many OrigamiUSA member folded models for the tree and a full ist of those volunteers will appear in the next issue of the PAPER. Thank you to all who helped create this wonderful origami display. Cover photo by Lynton Gardiner
As you can see, a talented and artistic group of paperfolders turned out to attend OrigamiUSA's Annual Convention at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. More about the Convention can be seen throughout this issue. Photos by Susan Dugan (SC) of Flora & Fauna Fotos.
Cleaning out the archives brought good friends together. We found a treasure trove of photos, diagrams, books, papers and models. As we sorted through the archives at the home office, we reminisced about the past and shared fond memories. Photos by Wendy Zeichner and from OrigamiUSA archives.
At 22 years old, Erik Demaine is the youngest recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, a prestigious grant honoring excellence. This briliant and precocious young man - who earned a Ph.D. by the age of 20, and is one of the youngest faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - is an avid paperfolder, proving once again that science and art really DO mix. Get the full story on page 4. Photo by Tom Hull.
Sunny California is the backdrop for our cover, but it was also the backdrop for the 2003 Pacific Coast Origami Convention. Inset are pictures of our three top stories: the PCOC Convention, the exhibit Origami Masterworks at the Mingei International Museum, and the OrigamiUSA Holiday Tree and Annual Gift. Photos by Anthony Scoggins and Delrosa Marshall.
Jeremy Shafer (CA) is known the world over as an expert folder and patient teacher, but this world traveler, juggler, dancer, and performer recently put his quick-thinking skills to the test in an origami challenge like no other! (Story on page 4.) Photo by Susan Dugan (SC).
Almost 600 members from around the world attended OrigamiUSA Convention 2003. Everyone went home a winner, but some actually had prizes to boast as well. Annette Purnell (NY) exclaimed, "Look what I won at the raffle in the Gold Mine!" Photo by Susan Dugan (SC)
Chaim Metzger of Teaneck, New Jersey (photographed at OrigamiUSA's 2002 Convention) embodies the excitement and spirit of the young people who are hooked on origami both as a hobby and as an art form. Young Chaim, and thousands like him around the world, are the future of OrigamiUSA. In this issue, we salute some of the notable young creators and folders with the announcement of the winners of Origami By Children 2003. Photo by Susan Dugan (SC).
For three decades, our holiday tree decorated with folded ornaments has marked the beginning of the holiday at the American Museum of Natural History. This season's theme: the healing and rebirth of New York CIty after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Four colorful garlands of over 3,000 flowers mixed with hundreds of animals, insects and dinosaurs adorn the 14-foot tree. Photo by Delrosa Marshall (NY).
At Convention 2002 Leyla Torres (VT) taught a Santa puppet she created by painting part of her hand and adding an origami hat and boots. (Feature photo essays on pages 8-10.) Photo by Susan Dugan.
As a steadfast sign of support, a bundle of origami cranes are hung outside of NYC's Fire Departments, along side the American flag and a poster depicting a guardian angel. Together, three symbols of pride, hope and peace. (Feature photo essay on page 6.) Photo by Tony Cheng.
Children in Shanghai model origami fashions, part of program where origami is acting as a bridge between schools and the community. (Feature article begins on page 14.) Photo courtesy of Jinni Xu.
Anne LaVin (MA) sports one of Vincent Floderer's (France) creations. Sea sponge, or French Bonnet? You decide. Managing Editor, Debra Nelson-Hogan caught up with Floderer and his unique art forms at Convention 2001. Learn more in her exclusive interview. (See feature on page 10.) Photo by Susan Dugan (SC).
Scientific Minds at play. Dr. Karl Schaffer demonstrates the string polyhedra drance at the 3rd International Conference on Origami, Science, Math and Education, held in Pacific Grove California. Photo by Marcia K. Mau
Sara Giarusso, organizer extraordinaire of Centr Diffusione Origami 2000 explains how Milan's famous cathedral is actually folded from one piece of paper. (Photo and "tall story" by Jonathan Baxter)
Origami for a Peaceable Kingdom - over 1,000 Dinosaurs, insects, mammals, reptiles, birds, flowers, jellyfish and more adorn the Origami Holiday Tree at The American Museum of Natural History, NYC. OrigamiUSA has presented this gift annually since 1972. (Photo by Vyda G. Liaugaudas)
An Eager young folder demonstrates that concentration is key. As we look to a new millennium, educating the next generation of folders and inspiring a new age of model creators will be the legacy of OrigamiUSA'a convention and folding sessions. (Photo by Susan Dugan)
Pairs of origami animals, including 10-foot giraffes, take center stage as part of the cast of Piedmont Players Theatre's (NC) musical production of CHILDREN OF EDEN. Here, Noah and his family embark on an incredible journey - see page 8. (Photo courtesy of Piedmont Players)
Thomas Hull proudly displays one of his complex and colorful geometric origami formations. Mr. Hull is featured in this Science and Math issie with an article on map folding (beginning on page four) and a featured diagram on page nine. (Photo by Michael Salerno)
Emily, Brian and Daniel Kwan are a family of folders and 1999 Origami by Children winners. Perhaps teh caption should read: "The family that folds together - holds together." (Photo by Corinne McSpedon)
When you see the proud face of young Dan Deibler (PA) and his Cerceda macaw - as taught by Brad Arter (NY) - there is no disputing the joy of origami that could be found at OrigamiUSA's Convention '99 in New York City. (Photo by Susan Dugan)
Photo: Michael LaFosse stands with his Penguin. Folded from abaca fiber paper, six-feet square, handmade by Michael LaFosse using pulp spraying technique; black pulp sprayed on one side, white on the reverse. Photo by Richard Alexander
Photos: Ted Bond works in the Home Office to help prepare for the Origami Convention '93; Maarten van Gelder arrived early from the Netherlands - just to help with the convention. Jan Polish and Maarten van Gelder go over last minute details.
(Note: This issue is undated but was identified by postmark. Henceforth, issues are named by season/year. First Newsletter on glossy paper although 25 and 26 are non-glossy, first of four issues with added volunteer staff of Don Shall doing Macintosh page design and his wife Barbara Hofer providing editorial assistance.)
Origami 1981: Schedule of seven holiday origami exhibitions, calligraphy by Shirley Goebel Christie (these include Origami Holiday Tree, AMNH; Trees of Christmas, National Museum of American History; The Exhibition in the Window: Japan Air Lines; International Origami Creche: Radio City Music Hall; The Tiny Tree: Donnell Library Center; and Berkshire Museum Christmas Exhibit.
Another highlight of the conference was seeing Noam Elkies and listening to him give his talk on Canons. If you ever get a chance to see Noam Elkies talk about music you absolutely need to go. People were buzzing about his talk for days.
Unlike 6OSME, where the exhibition is supplementary to the accepted papers and presentations, the Bridges exhibition mostly showcases artwork for which there is no presentation (and vice versa). Indeed, at Bridges, the artwork and the papers are juried/refereed separately. However, a few of the talks did match up with pieces in the art exhibition.
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