Elod beregszaszi biography for kids

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But I do love the mingling of art and science. I still have that first origamic architecture piece, and I remember how the geometric awesomeness of the thing blew me away, as a finally collapsed the shape!

That was my introduction to origamic architecture, and I started searching (in vain – internet was still very new back then) for more books, and began experimenting, starting with generational step designs.

If I get excited about a certain shape, I will start to investigate it in as many configurations as I can, to discover its visually balanced core dynamics. It is something Elod has generously created to help raise money for Japan. In folding terms it’s like making a sentence out of words, and I love the way I can sculpt collapsible forms through the middle plane, between a valley and a mountain fold – or “spines” as I like to call them.

It is the combination of surface and volume expressed through the kinetic (collapsible) structure that really drives my exploration, and in my opinion is so unique to this origamic sub-genre of paper manipulation.

Your works are incredibly intricate and precise.

Could you tell us a bit about your signature concertina folds?
I am really glad you asked about this. And what type of paper do you generally use?
What’s there not to love (apart from the annoying and frequent paper-cuts)?

That’s
why my main tool is drawing and therefore visual, rather than maths which is analytical. This of course is equally exciting and fun, and usually begins with a bit of paper, and is more akin to traditional origami in that it is often purely composed from folds. He creates the most incredible paper sculptures, with creases in all the right places.

I came across
a book called “American Houses” by Masahiro Chatani by accident, and was hooked on the spot. Lucky me when he said he was more than happy to answer my questions.

I hope you enjoy reading all about Elod’s paper world. It is the noblest material of them all! I did a complex cutting piece for a friend artist last summer and my fingers were numb for weeks afterward.

The Craft Robo was a godsend when I got my hands on it, and it allows me to work faster and concentrate on the folding which I find a much more meditative and satisfying activity.

Justine here!

Um, science is not my strong point. Can you briefly describe your creative process?
I think in terms of shapes and contours or simply lines. In particular, I love playing about with reverse folds or the pleats that they build into. Every CP molecule that pops into my head is distilled into the concertina configuration. I think it’s a wonderful thing when different realms can strike such a beautiful balance

P.S.

I’ll confess that I actually emailed to ask him what a CP molecule was??? I hardly ever succeed but the journey takes me to interesting places. All proceeds go to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Thanks so much for your time Elod, and for inspiring us all with your paper magic!