💬 Interview
How would you describe your style or approach to folding?
I like origami animals that look like origami. I don’t chase realism at all. I prefer sharp, clean edges and try to avoid shaping whenever possible. I also aim for a very straightforward folding process, with minimal pre-creasing, so the model feels clear and direct from start to finish.
Which artists influenced you early on?
Peterpaul Forcher and Román Díaz.
What do you love about origami that people often miss?
I love that there isn’t much money involved in this activity. Because of that, most events have a genuine, authentic atmosphere, with people simply enjoying the craft without any pretension.
What part of designing or folding do you enjoy the most?
Designing is my greatest joy. Not knowing whether a project will turn out as well as I hope is actually a blessing. That uncertainty is what makes me want to keep creating new models.
What do you wish more beginners knew?
The joy of designing and the joy of folding are very different, and they require different skills. If you’re wondering whether design is worth exploring, remember this: a skilled folder can make 90 percent of their folds look good, but even a skilled designer will find that 90 percent of what they try will look terrible. And that’s completely normal.
What is exciting you right now in the origami world?
We’re in a moment where complexity gets most of the attention on social media. People tend to focus too much on the final result. But there’s an entire intermediate level and models that are incredibly pleasant to fold, even if they aren’t visually impressive at the end, that are being overlooked. I find that space very exciting, and I hope more people rediscover it.
