Curved-Crease Sculptures: Self-Folding Origami

Self-folding origami sculptures by Martin Demaine and Erik Demaine

Self-folding origami sculptures by Martin Demaine and Erik Demaine

Self-folding origami sculptures by Martin Demaine and Erik Demaine

Self-folding origami sculptures by Martin Demaine and Erik Demaine

These beautiful curved-crease sculptures are by father-son duo Martin Demaine and Erik Demaine. The sculptures are self-folding origami—creases in the paper cause the sculptures to fold into complex forms.

We are exploring what shapes are possible in this genre of self-folding origami, with applications to deployable structures, manufacturing, and self-assembly. This transformation of flat paper into swirling surfaces creates sculpture that feels alive.

via 10 Times One

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