Robert said: "... on the issues such as "what is the heart of origami" that were raised in response. Since it is an art form (or "only a craft," as some prefer), "
So, Is origami an art form? Are we making sculptures? For me, origami is not art. It is a technique, just like curving, painting with brushes or molding. As such, one can use it to make art. Is every origami model an art piece? I don't think so, and I think the majority of non origamists think the same. And it is perfectly OK, just like with paintings - not every painting my son painted is art, for sure. So, saying that every folder who recreate a model from diagrams is an artist is farfetched for me. Same goes for the origami designers. We have to admit - not all the origami models are art. Where is the line between "just an origami model" and "an art piece"? somewhere near the line between Beauty and Nice. I never found it, but I can say which is which when I see them. Origami creator for me is a designer. If the piece or model he made is artistic in nature and level, this designer is also an artist, a sculptor. His piece is now a sculpture. Origami folder is a folder. Again, if the piece or model he made is artistic in nature, this designer is also an artist, a sculptor. I do not see the creation process as a creation by itself, like with music. Folding as a performance is as valid as every modern art performances, but no more than that. I see origami piece only in the final model. Just my humble opinion. Ilan
