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I See|Infinite|Transparencies|Against the light

Origami artifacts made using the tessellation technique. The term comes from the Latin word “tessella” meaning small square.
Tessellations are geometric shapes repeated endlessly on a plane; unlike mosaic which assembles multiple tessellations in origami the design is developed by folding a single sheet of paper.

Transparent plexiglass due to its characteristics is an excellent support and allows for clean and essential mounting. Lelastre creates a textural contrast with the lightness of the paper and allows the different views offered by tessellation: front, back and backlight.

I chose the semi-transparent parchment paper because it best brings out the final design and allows the overlapping layers to be seen, enhancing the folding process.

Origami in general and tessellation in particular require much precision and concentration. Once past the first stage of studying and learning a new model (which can present difficulties and sometimes even some turbulence!) the mind totally focused on the folds becomes calm and quiet. Time fades away and thoughts vanish. Folding becomes meditation.

Adele Biscaretti