May 8, 2010: Paper & Scissors, Rock

xoxoxoBruce · 05-07-2010, 11:34 PM

Unlike the Oragami we had in IOtD , where they fold a piece of paper with no cutting, Peter Callesen cuts the paper. Then he folds those cut pieces, with a little glue, to make these displays, that really rock.

Callesen, like the Origamiests?, Oragamists?, paper folders, works with a single sheet of paper, sometimes a sheet of A-4 (8.5x11), sometimes much larger pieces. He does installations indoors, outdoors, at museums, and shows.
His work is quite detailed and most amazing.

link to Callesen's site

link To a blog showing a lot of his work on one page. Not as complete but easier to navigate.

skysidhe · 05-08-2010, 12:37 AM

As I am looking at this and not loving it so much I am thinking that you would be the perfect person to go to museums with. You can see wonder in many things.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-08-2010, 01:48 AM

Look at those broken columns. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to make all them from an 8.5x11 piece of paper? Go to the links and look at the detail in his work, it's incredible. Maybe you can't appreciate his skill until you've tried it yourself.

lupin..the..3rd · 05-08-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

sometimes a sheet of A-4 (8.5x11),

A4 is 210 × 297 mm. A sheet of "8.5x11" US letter is 216 × 279 mm. Not the same!

skysidhe · 05-08-2010, 09:59 AM

true

Stormieweather · 05-08-2010, 02:01 PM

Well,I think it's amazing! The way the paper flows into the art is very fluid and has a certain beauty about it.

York · 05-09-2010, 02:01 AM

Everyone has a talent, and this one is great! He's an artist and i do think its very detailed. I dont love it but find it nicely done... I wouldnt go to a museum to see it but if i ever walk by one i would stop an go take a look!

Antimatter · 05-09-2010, 09:31 AM

The name sounds destinctly Danish, so I looked up the contact info on his website - this guy lives within walking distance from me...

I like his work, and I guess there's a good chance I'll get to see some of it if I keep an eye out for his name in the future.

Sundae · 05-09-2010, 03:07 PM

That is beautiful.
It's the kind of beauty I imagine Claire Abshire's work would have (Time Traveller's Wife - book not film)
The figure composed of figures is very moving.

You can take me to a museum any time, Bruce

Gravdigr · 05-10-2010, 01:32 PM

Didn't really like the pieces pictured here, but, some of his other stuff I really liked.

05-07-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	May 8, 2010: Paper & Scissors, Rock Unlike the Oragami we had in IOtD , where they fold a piece of paper with no cutting, Peter Callesen cuts the paper. Then he folds those cut pieces, with a little glue, to make these displays, that really rock. Callesen, like the Origamiests?, Oragamists?, paper folders, works with a single sheet of paper, sometimes a sheet of A-4 (8.5x11), sometimes much larger pieces. He does installations indoors, outdoors, at museums, and shows. His work is quite detailed and most amazing. link to Callesen's site link To a blog showing a lot of his work on one page. Not as complete but easier to navigate. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-08-2010, 01:48 AM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Look at those broken columns. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to make all them from an 8.5x11 piece of paper? Go to the links and look at the detail in his work, it's incredible. Maybe you can't appreciate his skill until you've tried it yourself. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-08-2010, 02:01 PM	#6
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	Well,I think it's amazing! The way the paper flows into the art is very fluid and has a certain beauty about it. __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

05-09-2010, 02:01 AM	#7
York Operations Operative Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tienen , Belgium Posts: 537	Everyone has a talent, and this one is great! He's an artist and i do think its very detailed. I dont love it but find it nicely done... I wouldnt go to a museum to see it but if i ever walk by one i would stop an go take a look! __________________ Proud Daddy

05-10-2010, 01:32 PM	#10
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Didn't really like the pieces pictured here, but, some of his other stuff I really liked. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-08-2010, 12:37 AM	#2
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	As I am looking at this and not loving it so much I am thinking that you would be the perfect person to go to museums with. You can see wonder in many things.

05-08-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	true

05-09-2010, 09:31 AM	#8
Antimatter Belt Conveyor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 68	The name sounds destinctly Danish, so I looked up the contact info on his website - this guy lives within walking distance from me... I like his work, and I guess there's a good chance I'll get to see some of it if I keep an eye out for his name in the future.

05-09-2010, 03:07 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	That is beautiful. It's the kind of beauty I imagine Claire Abshire's work would have (Time Traveller's Wife - book not film) The figure composed of figures is very moving. You can take me to a museum any time, Bruce

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