Jason Schneider –Origami Creator and Book Author

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…

Cekouat León Peralta – Capturing Nature in Origami Design

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…