Koi Fish
Culturally, the Koi is a powerful emblem of duality: in Japan, it symbolizes love and friendship, while in China it represents strength and power.
This symbolism is intrinsically linked to an ancient legend that tells how the perseverance of the fish, swimming upstream to a waterfall, ultimately transforms it into a majestic dragon.
The artwork presented here doesn't just depict a scene of swimming fish; it portrays this story, nuanced with romanticism and duality; it represents the precise moment when the carp is achieving mastery. Those long whiskers are the dragon's trait beginning to manifest. It is the image of someone ceasing to be "common" and becoming "legendary."
The piece is also a physical representation of Yin and Yang. The two fish are not simply "placed" there; they follow a circular choreography that represents balance, the flow of water, and the cycle of time. It is not just folding; It is an immersive composition where the empty space between the figures is as important as the paper itself.
Technical Specifications
Material: Lokta "Water Drops" paper (Himalayas)
Dimensions: Folded from 35 x 35 cm squares
Technique: Intermediate-complex origami
Visual Attribute: The organic texture of the paper adds a tactile dimension that reinforces the sculptural character of the work.
This symbolism is intrinsically linked to an ancient legend that tells how the perseverance of the fish, swimming upstream to a waterfall, ultimately transforms it into a majestic dragon.
The artwork presented here doesn't just depict a scene of swimming fish; it portrays this story, nuanced with romanticism and duality; it represents the precise moment when the carp is achieving mastery. Those long whiskers are the dragon's trait beginning to manifest. It is the image of someone ceasing to be "common" and becoming "legendary."
The piece is also a physical representation of Yin and Yang. The two fish are not simply "placed" there; they follow a circular choreography that represents balance, the flow of water, and the cycle of time. It is not just folding; It is an immersive composition where the empty space between the figures is as important as the paper itself.
Technical Specifications
Material: Lokta "Water Drops" paper (Himalayas)
Dimensions: Folded from 35 x 35 cm squares
Technique: Intermediate-complex origami
Visual Attribute: The organic texture of the paper adds a tactile dimension that reinforces the sculptural character of the work.
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Category:
Figurative
Type:
Artistic Sculptural
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Where to find diagrams:
Diagram in the book "Origami Masterpieces"