In conjunction with Malaysia Origami Day and in partnership with Origami
Academy Malaysia, Tokyo Town is presents Origami Month from 8 April 2023 – 30
April 2023.
This featuring 2 first-in-Malaysia Modular Origami Exhibition and
Malaysia Origami Day Exhibition, exclusive limited-edition Raya
Origami Designs Workshop and more.
Initiated by Malaysia Origami Academy’s
founder, Kenneth Ch’ng, in 2014. Over the years, more than 120
Origami intellectual properties with Malaysia Cultural heritage theme have been
created by Malaysian Origami Artists, or “Origamists”.
This Pillar art is to represent Foundation.
In order to achieve greatness, we first must have a solid foundation.
And we,
the Malaysian Origamists, truly believe Malaysia Origami Movement is the strong
foundation that we must embark together to cultivate the interest of Origami
and the connection to wide knowledges and fields, to Malaysians.
One-Flex IcosidodecahedronDesigned by Ng Khin Hooi
Folded by Ng Khin Hooi from 60 sheets, no adhesive
Humans do prefer simplicity. And very often,
they go through long complicated route in life which brings them back to
simplicity. One simplicity concept is universality, which means a thing or
concept that can be shared across all. This concept also applies to modular
origami, where the question asked was, can a modular origami unit can be used
to assemble all types of polyhedrons? And indeed, with this One-Flex modular
design, it can be used to form at least all the polyhedron in the five Platonic
Solid class and thirteen Archimedean Solid class. This model is one of thirteen
Archimedean Solids, called the icosidodecahedron.
Star Flex
Designed by Ng Khin Hooi, inspired by Tomoko Fuse
Folded by Ng Khin Hooi from 120 sheets, no adhesive
This design of modular origami is according to the concept of
universality. Which means the same modular origami unit can be used to form any
polyhedron. For any origami unit to conform to the universality concept, it
must be flexible enough to fit multiple units together, but at the same time,
it should not collapse under its own weight. In this model, you can observe
five units and six units are connected. But in cases of other polyhedron, it
also can be used for fit in between three to ten units.
Yoshimura Pattern KusudamaDesigned by Ng Khin Hooi, inspired by Mio Tsugawa
Folded by Ng Khin Hooi from 120 sheets, no adhesive
Yoshimura is one of the fundamental
tessellations in origami. The pattern is based on triangles and this shape is
commonly found in architecture. It might not be apparent by looking at this
modular origami model, but the Yoshimura triangle pattern is used to form the
four petals you see in each unit. And by adding folding locks, the modular
origami units can be formed into a polyhedron form.
TecomaDesigned by Ng Khin Hooi
Folded by Ng Khin Hooi from 120 sheets, no adhesive
Tecoma is a species of flower available in
Malaysia where in a short period in spring, the flowers bloomed, and it gives a
beautiful scenery to the surrounding. Its beauty is rather comparable to the
Sakura bloom in Japan. This modular origami is named after this flower. The
flowers are arranged in a tight twisting form, which is similar to how the
Tecoma would look like from afar.
A showcase of the exchange in Malaysian
culture through the Japanese art of Origami, this exhibition features a
collection of pieces highlighting Malaysian flora, fauna, cultural icons,
heritage, artefacts as well as delicacies.
Origami Wau BulanThis is the first Origami Wau Bulan in the world that has become one of
the iconic national Origami symbol (together with the Origami Durian) as it has
been presented to Malaysian Politicians, Japan Ambassadors to Malaysia, Japan
Cultural Envoy to Malaysia and Senior official from Japan Foundation Office in
Malaysia.
It has officially been recognized as one of the Malaysia Cultural
Heritage Origami (Warisan Kebudayaan Seni Lipatan Kertas Malaysia). It has been
entered into the Malaysia Book of Record in 2019 as the largest Jalur Gemilang
Origami Wau Bulan folded by 300 participants from 32 local schools and general
public.
Designed by Malaysian Origami Artist, Sam Yap
and folded from a single uncut square sheet of paper by Origami Academy
Founder, Kenneth Ch’ng. Japan Ambassador to Malayisa, His Excellency Hiroshi
Oka mentioned in the opening speech in 2020: “When the whole world fold the
Origami Wau Bulan, they will think about Malaysia just as they would think
about Japan when they fold the Origami crane.”
Mouse mommy and kids MR MH were joining the
Origami workshop to learn to DIY our own Origami Wau Bulan and Origami Ketupat
Envelope Greeting Card.
Such a fun and creative Origami workshop. Just use a
piece of square paper to origami turn out to creative artwork! Amazing!
Origami Ketupat Envelope & Greeting CardThis is another first in the world, introducing the Ketupat Envelope
designed and folded by Malaysian Artist, Muhammad Ilham Shah. Using a single
uncut square paper without gluing, it is easy to learn and symbolic to fold.
For the first time during Malaysia Origami Day 2023, the folding method will be
revealed in FREE workshops sponsored by Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
We are also dine in at Fuji Sushi, Tokyo Town, Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Delicious Salmon Steak Don, Gyoza, Takoyaki, Sashimi, Sushi and Green Tea ice cream.
A fun-filled day out at Tokyo Town, Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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