Artist in Me series

Participants will learn to fold paper animals that respond to touch and mimic motion. These kinetic forms echo the gestures of wildlife captured through motion-triggered camera traps, blurring the boundary between stillness and animation, observation and creation.

Each fold becomes a thoughtful response to the rhythms of the natural world, transforming paper into birds in flight, tigers mid-leap, or deer caught in a fleeting moment. This session brings together artistic exploration, ecological sensitivity, and technical skill in a practice rooted in attention and transformation.

Participant Takeaways

• Learn origami techniques with a focus on movement and form.  

• Create interactive paper animals inspired by motion-captured wildlife.  

• Reflect on how observation shapes artistic and ecological understanding.  

• Take home an origami artwork that celebrates the harmony of art and nature.

Amandeep Kaur is the Vice President of Origami Oritai and a veteran origami artist with over 15 years of experience in teaching the art of paper folding. Her passion for origami has led her to conduct workshops for a diverse range of audiences, including students, architects, corporates, and design professionals. Amandeep’s talent extends beyond classrooms, with her large-scale origami installations featured at various corporate events. She has led international sessions across Bhutan, Indonesia, Canada, France, Colombia, and Singapore, and proudly represented India at the Origami Society in Toronto, Canada. Amandeep brings a rich blend of skill, cultural exchange, and creativity to every fold she teaches.

Mona Bhardwaj is a passionate origami enthusiast who finds joy in transforming simple sheets of paper into intricate and expressive forms. A dedicated member of Origami Oritai for the past eight years, Mona has showcased her work and taught at numerous workshops, including the prestigious International Origami Marathon. Her creativity was internationally recognized when she taught her original design to the Sociedad Boliviana de Origami in 2021. In 2022, she conducted a special session for both university and visually challenged students during the Japanese Cultural Festival KIZUNA at JNU, New Delhi. Mona is a regular participant and contributor at Origami Oritai’s exhibitions, including the 2023 edition titled Love & Peace, where she presented a solo display of her work. Her approach blends heart, precision, and inclusivity—qualities she brings into every session she leads.