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"Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami" is a showcase for the art of paper folding like you've never seen.
The exhibit will be at the Dayton Art Institute from Feb. 17 until May 13. Here are five things to know about the artwork and the artists.
1. Dimensional art. Origami literally means "paper folding." Origami is the only art form that starts in two dimensions — a flat sheet of paper — and ends in three dimensions. According to the DAI , "artists are making complex sculptural works and scientists and mathematicians are using origami to unlock the mysteries of the universe."
2. Early ritual. The art evolved from Shinto purification rituals and gift exchanges among Japanese nobility 1,000 years ago. By the 18th century, origami became popular among the general population. The first known origami instruction book was published in 1797.
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3. International master folders. The exhibit features the work of nine master folders who hail from seven countries: United States, Canada, France, Israel, China, Japan and the United Kingdom.
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4. Youthful accomplishments. Artist Erik Demaine achieved his PhD by the age of 20. He completed a dissertation on computational origami and has been on the faculty of MIT since 2001.
5. Art as science. Robert Lang's origami has been featured in a TED talk, a Mitsubishi car commercial and in a Google Doodle. He gave up his career as a laser physicist to focus on the art and science of origami.
Want to go?
WHAT: "Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami" Exhibition
WHEN: Feb. 17-May 13, 2018
HOURS: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton
COST FOR THIS SPECIAL EXHIBITION:
$14/adult; $11/seniors (60+), active military and groups; $11 for students (18+ with ID), $6 for youth and children (17 and under). Free for DAI members.
INFO: daytonartinstitute.org
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