Raindrops on a koi pond
I like the rain.
I like watching the koi pond in the rain.
the rain falls on the pond and makes ripples.
The fish look like they are excited to feel the raindrops…
Each koi fish was folded with a square sheet of paper, no scissors.
Fold with fun
We didn’t have the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race this Summer, but we still had fun folding origami yacht at the workshop.
It was my first time wearing the face shield!
Let’s have a wonderful 2021!
Big thank you to everyone for your support this year.
2020 has been a special year and it was tough, but I enjoy the challenge.
So many new ideas and I have had the joy of meeting so many new people.
Thank you very much for being with me.
It is our creativity and friendships that help us to remain in the moment.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let’s have a wonderful Creative 2021
Play with Origami Pets!
Filming the origami tutorial for the Online Pet Festival at Willoughby Council.
It was FUN!!
Hope many children (and adults like me!) will have fun with the tutorials we made today.
Willoughby Pet Festival will be on Saturday 10th October.
You can post your creation on Instagram with #willoughbylovespets
I am featured on the Japanee Cultural Directory
The Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney released a cultural dictionary of the artists on their website in September 2020.
https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_directory.html?fbclid=IwAR2U4M5ckfXCzYHNUUqe68loPO_Fxpmva4FmZRKSAkRSD4X8KQ8psL9LYUQ
They told me that I was chosen to be one of them because I have received the award in 2016, I am so delighted to be in it.
In 2016, I received a Consul-General’s Commendation award for my work towards origami.
I have been working very hard but it was a surprise that the government recognised me.
I’m still doing my best and enjoying the origami.
Thank you very much, everyone! I couldn’t do without your support.
Challenge to make a big cat
I responded for a request to make a large origami.
It is easy to make origami with the regular size, 15x15cm origami paper.
But not so easy to make a big one.
At first, I had to look for a large paper which I can still fold nicely.
Here is the biggest cat I have ever made….so far.
Can you see a bunny on the moon?
In October in Japan, we celebrate a full moon night with special sweets and plants.
We call it “OTUKIMI” and enjoy watching a beautiful full moon.
I have received a request to make an origami work with the theme of the moon bunny.
So here it is. A bunny family enjoy watching a big moon.
What is the best present for the first wedding anniversary?
The first wedding anniversary is paper.
So why don’t you fold origami for your special day with your partner.
My unique workshop is designed just for a first wedding anniversary couple.
I’d like to help you create a wonderful event.
Origami at AGNSW – Art After Hours.
2nd Origami Art After Hours workshop!
So many people join the fun making Yokai (Supernatural beings) origami at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Attend the 60th birthday celebration for our Emperor
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Honoured to be invited!
I am so delighted to receive the invitations each time from Consulate of Japan, Sydney for their functions since 2015.
To show my gratitude, I created an artwork with cranes to the birthday gift. And I wish our Emperor for his long & healthy life.
There are many important Japanese businesses in Sydney which have been contributed a lot to the economy. But the Consulate of Japan recognises my glass-root activities for origami. That’s a huge encouragement not only for me, but also all the enthusiasts for the Japanese culture without being in big organisations. We love our culture and we are working very hard in Sydney.
The word “Origami” came from Japanese word, but the origami is for everyone, not only for Japanese.
When I look around me, there are more non-Japanese origamists whom I really respect them and their works.
I will just do what I can do and spread the love of origami.
I also want to know what others do and we can connect and create origami future together.
