Thanks to the magic of Netflix instant play, Keith and I had the opportunity to watch an enthralling and inspiring documentary about the lesser-known side of origami, called Between the Folds. Says director Vanessa Gould:
For as long as I can remember, the driving impulses behind art, science, sculpture and math have felt deeply connected—all ways of interpreting our experiences in a language that’s universal. When I first learned about the curious phenomenon of fine artists, scientists and mathematicians from all over the world working in the very same medium of origami, I knew there had to be something special about it—that in the simplicity of a paper square must be hiding some untold potential for new connections and ideas.
As we watched the one-hour film, we couldn’t help but let our fascination unfold — quickly realizing that this was about much more than just paperfolding. We were enthralled by captivating characters and ideas layered as elegantly as the exquisite paper sculptures being created before our eyes. And it only gets better the longer you watch. It felt like a special treat to have witnessed so much richness born out of such a simple medium.
If you ever have the chance to watch Between the Folds, I highly recommend that you do. You won’t be sorry.
