The satisfying math of folding origami - Evan Zodl
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Origami, which literally translates to “folding paper,” is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, traditionally square sheet of paper can be transformed into almost any shape, purely by folding. The same simple concepts yield everything from a paper crane with about 20 steps, to a dragon with over 1,000 steps. Evan Zodl explores the ancient art form.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Evan Zodl
- Director
- Charlotte Arene
- Narrator
- Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Animator
- Charlotte Arene
- Sound Designer
- Amanda P.H. Bennett, cAMP Studio, Salil Bhayani
