Gouagami: October 2008

Gouagami? Origami?

ORIGAMI is the Japanese art form of folding and moulding paper into various 3D models. Common models depict wildlife such as cranes, frogs, elephants, flowers, trees, as well as the human form but also includes other objects such as stars, jewelery boxes, and toys. GOUAGAMI uses origami to model the forest and wildlife of the Goualougo Triangle of the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). This includes gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, duikers, various flowers, trees, and other elements of the forest. If you have any design ideas or have compiled a design (diagrams and video welcome), please email them to gouagami@gmail.com so they can be posted for all to share!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Elephant origami

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Video origami of 2 primates

Below is the video version of the previously posted origami of '2 primates'.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

First origami for Gouagami!

Here is the first of many origami animations from Gouagami named '2 primates'. Please comment on whether you see something more specific such as chimps, baboons, etc. Click on the above image for a step-by-step animated diagram; a printout version of this animation will be available shortly.

Gouagami at the Leipzig Zoo for Club P.A.N.

Join in the fun at the Leipzig Zoo this weekend, Nov 1st and 2nd to raise some cash and awareness for Club P.A.N.! Activities include origami, leaf signing, and interacting with Club P.A.N. members sporting the latest in gorilla gear. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to participate, please email me at gouagami@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Startup!

Welcome to Gouagami, the origami of the forest.
Stay tuned for exciting origami modeled after the forest and wildlife of the Goualougo Triangle of the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville).

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