Origami

Paper. It has a special meaning for me. I have always been fascinated with folding it. I take great interest in seeing what art can be made by folding paper, but I see this art as more than simply folding paper. It is a way of combining my passions for math, engineering, and art. When I fold, I become an artist who shapes paper into forms and expressions. I also become a mathematician who explores the patterns and logic behind the creases and folds. And I become an engineer who experiments with different materials and tools to make my paper creations come to life. I even use software to design and simulate my origami models, just like I do with CAD for other engineering projects. Origami is not only a hobby, but also a study. I have designed my own course on the mathematics of origami that I will take next year in school, where I will dive deeply into the theory and applications of this fascinating art form.