Origami Koinobori Project 2021

Feed Me More Kabuto – Visit JPF and fold the Origami

Origami Koi Fish Kite
Join us for the origami project!
In April and May 2021, Japan Foundation in Sydney (Level 4, Central Park 28 Broadway Chippendale NSW) runs the origami project. Anyone can join the fun.
You can make a samurai hat and it will be a part of the koinobori.
This project was well-received at an origami workshop in Tonga, 2019, which I was invited to by The Japan Foundation. I particularly like that this project is based around the concept that people can work together to create a large collaborative work while anyone can participate in at their own pace.
Furthermore, I think this is a project that suits our current situation, where social gatherings are restricted but our desire to be connected with others remains. The Japanese hoist koinobori every year in May, allowing them to swim in the blue skies of spring in Japan. It is these koinobori that wish for children’s good health. I wish that our origami koinobori brings us similar good health here.
2021-04-03T12:30:25+11:00April 3rd, 2021|Origami, Projects|

311 Paper Cranes

Folded With Love

311 paper cranes
My 311 Paper Cranes installation was displayed at the East Japan disaster commemoration event.
Big thanks to my helpers. I couldn’t have done so well without them and I received a lot of nice feedback about my installation.
Mr Kiya, the Consul of General in Sydney congratulated me for making it.
The main stage events also went very well. I was honoured to meet energetic performers, wonderful volunteer staff, visitors and the sponsors that evening.
The event was on the news on TBS and the reporter was Hiroki Iijima.
Please watch the YouTube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ0VZ-lE3LQ
Consulate of General of Japan, Sydney
2021-03-20T22:12:34+11:00March 12th, 2021|Exhibitions, Origami, Projects|

A Short Trip to Japan in Balmain

Origami Workshop at Ryokan Gojyuan is Re-commenced!

Ryokan Gojyuan Workshop

Workshops are re-commenced at Ryokan Gojyuan in Balmain.
I did my origami workshop there yesterday. There were Shojin Ryori(Buddhist cuisine cooking class) and Kimono Salon (You can wear kimono!) at the same time, too.
A beautiful little gem in Sydney. Indulge yourself in Japanese culture and customs for a while.
Booking essential.

Check their website: https://ryokangojyuan.com/
More workshop schedule: https://www.ryokangojyuan.com/workshops/event-calendar?month=5&year=2021&next=1

Origami Workshop
2021-03-08T13:16:54+11:00March 8th, 2021|Origami, Workshops|

Endless possibilities

Many different Origami Boxes are available

Origami Box

Responded to the request for the origami box workshop.
I have been searching for the origami boxes which are something easy and quick but look impressive…
There are so many different origami boxes I can teach for the beginners.
I think these boxes in the image (Photographed by Midori) are very cool! (and surprisingly steady and strong.)

Refreshing my memory is also fun and makes me very excited!

Would you like to fold them with me?!

2021-01-26T08:58:14+11:00January 24th, 2021|New Work, Origami, Workshops|

Rain on a koi pond

Raindrops on a koi pond

I like the rain.
I like watching the koi pond in the rain.
the rain falls on the pond and makes ripples.
The fish look like they are excited to feel the raindrops…

Each koi fish was folded with a square sheet of paper, no scissors.

2021-01-26T09:19:19+11:00January 24th, 2021|New Work, Origami|

2021 – A Happy New Year!!

Let’s have a wonderful 2021!

Origami Cows

Big thank you to everyone for your support this year.
2020 has been a special year and it was tough, but I enjoy the challenge.
So many new ideas and I have had the joy of meeting so many new people.
Thank you very much for being with me.
It is our creativity and friendships that help us to remain in the moment.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let’s have a wonderful Creative 2021

2020-12-31T23:38:51+11:00December 31st, 2020|New Work, Origami|

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