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Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

This origami exhibition brings together more than 80 artists from 5 continents to show the artistic and scientific possibilities of folding paper.

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Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

Surface to Structure: Folded Forms

This origami exhibition brings together more than 80 artists from 5 continents to show the artistic and scientific possibilities of folding paper.

This origami exhibition brings together more than 80 artists from 5 continents to show the artistic and scientific possibilities of folding paper.

This origami exhibition brings together more than 80 artists from 5 continents to show the artistic and scientific possibilities of folding paper.

This origami exhibition brings together more than 80 artists from 5 continents to show the artistic and scientific possibilities of folding paper.

Uyen-Phuong Nguyen
Uyen-Phuong Nguyen
Uyen-Phuong Nguyen
Uyen-Phuong Nguyen
2 Campaigns |
Manhattan, United States
$25,406 USD 365 backers
79% of $32,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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About the Exhibition

Surface to Structure: Folded Forms is an exhibition of origami artwork that will bring together the work of 88 artists from 17 countries.  It will include over 130 contemporary origami creations folded using a broad spectrum of styles and techniques.

Surface to Structure will take place at The Cooper Union, located at 41 Cooper Square, New York, NY, 10003. The exhibition will be free and open to the public from June 19 – July 4, 2014.

The Cooper Union was the site of the 1959 exhibition Plane Geometry and Fancy Figures: the first origami exhibition in the United States.  One of its primary contributors was Lillian Oppenheimer, founder of The Origami Center, which later evolved into OrigamiUSA.  The exhibition included the works of Akira Yoshizawa, Giuseppe Baggi, Ligia Montoya, Robert Harbin, Robert Neale, and other notable artists.

For the first time in 55 years, origami will be brought back to The Cooper Union in the Surface to Structure exhibition.  In addition to presenting a small number of pieces folded by the same artists in the 1959 exhibition, the folded forms on display will show origami’s transformation,  including sculptures that push the boundaries of this artform beyond its traditional perceptions.  The exhibition will feature the work of established artists as well as up and coming artists and communicate the range and complexity of origami styles.


Why We Need Your Help:

We will be receiving over 120 works of art, most of which are from artists overseas, and we need to cover the cost of round trip shipping for all of the artwork.  To protect the artwork against loss or damage, we will provide insurance for all the pieces.  Your donations will also enable us to hire technicians to aid in the installation process.  Funding will go toward the purchase and construction of pedestals, shelves, or frames to display the origami, as well as protective casing.  To ensure that there is proper security during this exhibition, we are hiring a security personnel to be present at all times the gallery is open.  Your donations will help cover printing costs for information labels about the artwork accompanying each piece, and signs with information about the different genres of origami showcased.  We are hiring a photographer to take pictures of every work exhibited in the gallery, and these photos will all be printed in the catalog to document the show. 


Perks for Donating

Note: All images are concepts only and do not necessarily depict the final product.

Happy Dance ($5):

Our love, appreciation, a virtual hug, and a shout out tweet.


Virtual Love ($10):

A full resolution wallpaper for your desktop, and a video with digital diagrams for how to fold the Rose Auditorium, designed by Uyen Nguyen.


Good Morning ($15):

A coffee mug printed with your pick from one of the four crease patterns below.


A Folded Year ($15):

One full-color 12-month calendar for the year 2015.  Each month will feature a high-resolution photo of origami artwork from Surface to Structure .

                                         



Surface to Structure T-shirt ($25):

A super-awesome origami-themed T-shirt, with your choice of one from three designs!


Exhibition Catalog ($30 - $35):

The official catalog of Surface to Structure: Folded Forms, with over 150 pages containing full-color, high-resolution photographs of every work from the exhibition and an essay written by Peter Engel.


Coffee Break ($40):

Full set of four coffee mugs, featuring each of the four available crease patterns.

Bundle of Joy ($50):

You get "Virtual Love" (desktop wallpaper and digital diagrams), a T-Shirt of your choice, and the exhibition catalog.


T-shirt Bundle ($60):

Surface to Structure T-shirts in all three designs!  Or you can mix and match!


Bundle of Awesome ($100):

"T-shirt Bundle," "Virtual Love," an exhibition catalog, one mug, and one 16 GB origami USB flash drive!


The Art of Paul Frasco ($200)

Artist Paul Frasco has donated two of his sculptures, Dragon Whelp and Timber Wolf, to offer as donation incentives.  Comes with a laser-engraved base with the crease pattern and one exhibition catalog.


OCD: Origami Collector's Dream ($225):

"Bundle of Awesome" but instead of one mug, you get the full set of four and the calendar.  The flash drive will also come with a digital version of the catalog.


Rose Auditorium ($250):

This origami model was designed by the curator, Uyen Nguyen and will be folded from Italian stardream paper. The finished model is 5" x 5" x 5" and comes with an acrylic base plate laser engraved with the crease pattern of the Rose Auditorium module. Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 different colors from the palette below. Autograph optional.



LED-lit Rose Auditorium ($300):

The Rose Auditorium will be wired with LEDs inside each of the roses to give it a soft glow.  The model will come with a battery pack for portability, but can also be plugged into a wall outlet for long-term use.  The finished model is 5" x 5" x 5" and comes with an acrylic base plate laser engraved with the crease pattern of the Rose Auditorium module.  Autograph optional.


The Art of Víctor Coeurjoly ($400)


Artist Víctor Coeurjoly from Spain has donated Embarazada, which will be displayed in the exhibition, to offer as a donation incentive.  Comes with one exhibition catalog.  Will not be delivered until the exhibition has closed.

             

(Photo: Christopher Bierlein)

Private Lesson ($400):

A 2-hour private lesson on how to fold the Rose Auditorium and light it up with LEDs.  Must be able to travel to NYC.  If you can't make it to NYC, we will ship you an LED-lit Rose Auditorium folded by Uyen, autograph optional.  We'll also send you a printed catalog and an origami USB with a digital version of the catalog and Rose Auditorium diagrams.


Personalized Origami ($750):

Custom one-of-a-kind origami Spikes model folded by Uyen Nguyen, with a laser engraved personal message of your choice, such as "Surface to Structure: thanks <your name> for support."  Due to the nature of the Spikes design, each will turn out differently.  You will be contacted privately to discuss details.  Autograph optional.



Origami Quilt 1: Sokki Bloom ($2500):

Sokki Bloom is an original artwork designed and folded by Uyen Nguyen.  This wall hanging measures 33" x 15.5" and can be mounted on the wall with no frame.


Origami Quilt 2: Resistant Prism ($3000):

Resistant Prism is an original artwork designed and folded by Uyen Nguyen, based on the Rose Auditorium.  This wall hanging measures 31.25" x 31.25" and is mounted in a frame for display.


Stretch Goals!

If we break $35,000, Uyen Nguyen will create diagrams of her Azulet design and assembly instructions.  Every contributor will be sent these diagrams in .pdf format for free!

                                       



If we break $40,000, Uyen Nguyen will create diagrams of her Sokki Module design, and assembly instructions for its different configurations.  Every contributor will be sent these diagrams in .pdf format for free!  

                                      


The extra funding will go towards a higher quality production of the catalog.

Any additional funding raised will go towards future exhibitions and other origami outreach endeavors.


Please spread the word about this project to help us get as many contributors as possible. You can Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Visit our website, surfacetostructure.com, to learn more.


Photographs of artwork are by their respective artists.



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Happy Dance

$5 USD
Our love, appreciation, a virtual hug, and a shout out tweet!
5 claimed

Virtual Love

$10 USD
A full resolution Surface to Structure wallpaper for your desktop in addition to a set of instructions for the Rose Auditorium, designed by Uyen Nguyen.
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
19 claimed

Good Morning!

$15 USD
One coffee mug printed with an origami crease pattern. Your choice of four designs. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
22 out of 300 of claimed

A Folded Year

$15 USD
A full color printed 12 month calendar for the year of 2015. Each month will show an image of origami artwork from the exhibition. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
56 out of 500 of claimed

Surface to Structure T-shirt

$25 USD
An origami-themed t-shirt, your choice from 3 different designs. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
18 out of 500 of claimed

Early Bird: Exhibition Catalog

$30 USD
A catalog containing full color high resolution images of all artwork in the exhibition. Approximately 100 pages. Printed and bound. Special pricing for the first 200 contributors! (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
80 out of 200 of claimed

Exhibition Catalog

$35 USD
A catalog containing full color high resolution images of all artwork in the exhibition. Approximately 100 pages. Printed and bound. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
8 out of 500 of claimed

Coffee Break

$40 USD
Set of four coffee mugs, each printed with a different origami crease pattern. You get all four designs! (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
15 out of 100 of claimed

Bundle of Joy

$50 USD
Surface to structure desktop wallpaper, digital diagrams of the Rose Auditorioum, one origami-themed T-shirt, and one Exhibition Catalog. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
36 out of 100 of claimed

T-shirt Bundle

$60 USD
Three Surface to Structure T-shirts. Mix and match the designs, or get all three! (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
4 out of 200 of claimed

Bundle of Awesome

$100 USD
One Exhibition Catalog, 3 origami-themed t-shirts, one origami USB, one coffee mug, the Surface to Structure desktop wallpaper, and diagrams for the Rose Auditorium (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
39 out of 100 of claimed

OCD: Origami Collector's Dream

$225 USD
Origami USB with pdf of catalog, printed catalog, all 3 t-shirt designs, calendar, set of 4 mugs, desktop wallpaper, and Rose Auditorium diagrams. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
7 out of 25 of claimed

Rose Auditorium

$250 USD
Rose Auditorium folded from Italian stardream paper. Your pick from 1, 2, or 6 different colors. Comes with acrylic base laser engraved with designer, title, and crease pattern. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
4 out of 30 of claimed

Illuminated Rose Auditorium

$300 USD
Rose Auditorium wired with LEDs. Runs on batteries or plugs into outlet. Comes with acrylic base laser engraved with designer, title, and crease pattern. (International add $10 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
4 out of 10 of claimed

Private Lesson

$400 USD
2-hr private lesson, LED-lit Rose Auditorium, all materials provided. If you can't make it to NYC, an LED-lit Rose auditorium folded by designer Uyen Nguyen will be mailed to you, along with printed and digital versions of the catalog
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
1 out of 5 of claimed

Personalized Origami

$750 USD
Custom one of a kind spikes origami model folded by Uyen Nguyen, autographed, with laser engraving of Surface to Structure Thanks &amp;lt;Your Name&amp;gt; or similar personal message. Three are available but each will be different. Color options are available. (International add $50 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
1 out of 3 of claimed

Origami Quilt: Sokki Bloom

$2,500 USD
Origami wall hanging. (International add $50 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed

Origami Quilt: Resistant Prism

$3,000 USD
Origami wall hanging. (International add $50 for shipping.)
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Paul Frasco Dragon Whelp

$200 USD
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Paul Frasco Timber Wolf

$200 USD
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
1 out of 1 of claimed
sold out

Embarazada by Victor Coeurjoly

$400 USD
Estimated Shipping
August 2014
1 out of 1 of claimed
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