http://theiff.org/publications/cab17-lang.html
http://www.langorigami.com/art/gallery/gallery.php4?section=mammals



Robert Lang is a computational origamist. He uses math equations to figure out how to fold a piece of paper to make insanely complicated looking objects. In the interview he talks about how there are a lot of practical purposes for this type of origami; things like stents, that need to fold small enough to travel through an artery, and car airbags. But Lang mostly creates patterns for art. His website has many many pictures of animals and flowers that he's made out of a single uncut piece of paper. I think it's just amazing. I could look at one of his pieces or even one of his patterns and never be able to figure out how he did it. It's so beyond my ability to understand but I love that it's based on math and science and so actually not this abstract inimitable process. He uses analytical intelligence but also these fine hand movements. It's a nice combination of brain power and motor skills.

-- Chloe Crawford