For over three decades, Gilad Aharoni has been folding paper and building an impressive collection of origami books. His journey began in his native Israel with just a handful of books he could find locally.
Today, Gilad resides with his family in Iowa, USA, continuing his lifelong passion for the art of paper folding. …READ MORE HERE…
Our guest has enjoyed origami since for a long time! …READ MORE HERE…
Julie Juniper discovered origami six years ago through a simple “fold-a-day” calendar and quickly developed a passion for the art form. Based in Seattle with her husband and cats, Julie appreciates origami’s unique intersection of mathematics and artistry, viewing each fold as both a puzzle and an artistic expression. …READ MORE HERE…
Federico Scalambra discovered his passion for origami at eight. Since 2000, he has been a member of the Centro Diffusione Origami and part of the origami group “Le due pieghe” in Bologna. …READ MORE HERE…
Jason Schneider grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and currently lives in Ann Arbor. He is a CPA and works in financial reporting for the University of Michigan.
In elementary school, one of his teachers, Mr. O’Brien, taught his class a few traditional designs, and from there Jason was hooked! In college he made the leap into designing his own birds, flowers, and animals. His book, Origami Memories, was published by the Origami Shop in 2022. When not folding paper, he can be found on the volleyball court, in the gym, at the bowling alley, or researching his next meal prep. …READ MORE HERE…
The origami of Mexican artist Cekouat Elim León Peralta (1996) represents a unique intersection of traditional craftsmanship, scientific inquiry, and contemporary art.
Drawing from his family’s background in artisanal practices and prehispanic dance, coupled with his formal education in Biology, Cekouat has spent 16 years mastering and innovating the art of paper folding. …READ MORE HERE…