Everyone can do origami, but few can take this technology to an artistic level and even turn origami into a design element. But Kyla McCallum did it and was called "London" by the well-known interior design writer Barbara Chandler. The new origami queen". The various three-dimensional origami transformed from her hands, after being illuminated with internal lighting, become a strange lighting visual aesthetic. When they jump on the catwalk, they become the most beautiful stage scenery. When gently held in her hands, they become a work of art.
Ever since she came into contact with the art of origami when she was an exchange student in Cologne, Germany in 2009, Kyla McCallum has been deeply attracted by this ancient skill. Therefore, she graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland in 2012. After graduating from the European Design Masters program, he established the studio Foldability the following year, and his first solo exhibition immediately attracted the attention of the BBC and major media. Critics are all amazed by Kyla McCallums exquisite craftsmanship and endless creativity. Appreciators rediscover the characteristics of paper and the mystery of origami in her works.
For example, the 80-pound photocopy paper illuminated by light can actually shine through with pink light, and the texture of each layer of paper after overlapping is different, etc. Origami for herJust like the "code" grouping, through different combinations and technical elements, the origami itself develops unexpected effects like an organic matter.
Kyla McCallum, who has the courage to break through and innovate, the technique used to create her works actually comes from the ancient origami technique. After learning it, she re-digested it and re-showed its charm in new works. All origami works are pressed by hand, and each piece may take several months to complete. Watching her turn a piece of paper into a work of art with her bare hands, folding and pressing, I can only marvel. Describe this process.
It is difficult to imagine how a person can grasp and bend with bare hands without using any auxiliary tools. Perhaps only she can unlock this secret.
From Kyla McCallum, we see how the treasures of traditional skills can shine on the modern stage. Origami skills can not only be presented on paper, but novel modern materials such as gold thread fabrics and brass can also be matched with each other to create new sparks.
Now Foldability undertakes different projects including graphic design, packaging design, exhibition design and interior design. Although at the beginning of the business, it still needed to undertake a lot of work other than lighting design.To maintain the financial independence of this small studio, but as it cooperates with more and more customers and is favored by brands such as H&M, L'OREAL, Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, Bvlgari, etc., Foldability is currently actively moving towards launching every quarter. The goal is to move forward with new furniture and fashionable designs.
