Hand X-Ray
The hand x-ray is a diagnostic tool to diagnose conditions affecting the bones, joints and soft tissue structures of the hand. This model depicts a healthy hand as it appears under an X-Ray. Strikingly, this model is anatomically accurate, down to the curvature and processes visible on each bone. Whilst more keen anatomists may note there are 8 carpal bones in total, due to overlap on a hand x-ray, the joint lines can only be visualised to separate 6 structures.
This is a model folded from a 6x6 grid. Through the single unit flaps on the edges, an extra-ordinary model is composed. At its most basic form, one can produce different colour islands (patches of colour change separated by the base colour) in order to produce a 2D model which shows multiple different subjects. This model has an unbelieveable 27 different colour islands, representing all of the bones visible on a conventional hand x-ray.
There are certain models that, when looked upon, leave us dumbfounded. I believe that this model reaches the lofty standard to which the phrase "Nah, that can't be origami" is uttered. To layer so many different flaps on top of one another and yet still result in a coherent model is an achievement for 2D colour change origami. To produce such an accurate hand x-ray in origami form is a technical feat of origami, and symbolises colour change mastery.
This is a model folded from a 6x6 grid. Through the single unit flaps on the edges, an extra-ordinary model is composed. At its most basic form, one can produce different colour islands (patches of colour change separated by the base colour) in order to produce a 2D model which shows multiple different subjects. This model has an unbelieveable 27 different colour islands, representing all of the bones visible on a conventional hand x-ray.
There are certain models that, when looked upon, leave us dumbfounded. I believe that this model reaches the lofty standard to which the phrase "Nah, that can't be origami" is uttered. To layer so many different flaps on top of one another and yet still result in a coherent model is an achievement for 2D colour change origami. To produce such an accurate hand x-ray in origami form is a technical feat of origami, and symbolises colour change mastery.
