ABOUT
Origami has been part of Ted's life since early age. One of his earliest memories is of his former kindergarden teacher, Orlando, who taught him how to fold a crane. In that quiet moment, something lasting was set in motion, and from then on origami became a part of who he was. He also grew up surrounded by art. His grandfather was a painter, and throughout childhood he was constantly in the presence of canvases, colours, and artistic expression. Yet it was origami that captured his attention most deeply: the idea that something intricate, expressive, and alive could emerge from a single sheet of paper.
Throughout his teenage years, folding became far more than a pastime. It grew into a natural part of his identity and the way he chose to spend his time. Origami offered him a sense of calm, but also a space for imagination. Through paper, he could watch form, structure, and character come to life in his hands. What began as childhood curiosity gradually developed into a personal language and a lasting creative practice.
Now, at 24, Ted feels he has truly found his footing. He has found his calling and discovered the part of paper art that speaks most clearly to him. His work moves across different expressions of origami and explores the breadth of what the medium can hold. Some pieces take shape as circular sculptural works that focus on geometry, repetition, and colour. Others are more organic in spirit, inspired by animals, movement, and the many forms of life. Together, these works reflect an ongoing journey of discovery within the world of origami.
To him, art is deeply subjective and personal. It should invite the viewer to feel something, question something, or pause long enough to look again. It is a way of communicating beyond language, where meaning is not fixed but felt. Rather than offering answers, he believes art is at its strongest when it creates space for reflection, imagination, and connection.
' Through my work, I hope to open the door to origami a little wider and remind others that even a single sheet of paper can hold endless possibility. '
