Origamic Architecture Exhibition

November 16, 2009 - February 25, 2010
The Japan Foundation, Toronto

Gallery hours:
Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Special Saturday Openings, Noon-5:00 pm: November 21, December 5, January 9 & 23, February 6

Closed:
Other Saturdays and Sundays, February 15 (Family Day)
Closed for Christmas and New Year: December 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Admission: Free

Origamic architecture involves the three-dimensional reproduction of architecture, geometric patterns, everyday objects, or other images, on various scales, using cut-out and folded paper, usually thin cardboard. Visually, these creations are comparable to intricate 'pop-ups', indeed, some works are deliberately engineered to possess 'pop-up'-like properties. However, origamic architecture tends to be cut out of a single sheet of paper, whereas most pop-ups involve two or more. To create a three-dimensional image out of a two-dimensional surface requires skill akin to that of an architect.

Varieties of existing buildings of the world, from historical to contemporary, are included in this show. All models are designed by the late Masahiro Chatani (1934-2008). Many exhibited models will be freshly constructed in Toronto by local Canadian folders.

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