ABOUT MICHAEL TREW AND PAPERSHAKE ORIGAMI
A little more on who I am and what makes me tick!
Origami and Paper Artist Michael Trew
I have over 15 years of commercial experience working as a professional origami artist in London and across the world, working alongside creative agencies to create unique and quality origami and papercraft models for advertising, PR, branding and events.
I have over 15 years of commercial experience working as a professional origami artist in London and across the world, working alongside creative agencies to create unique and quality origami and papercraft models for advertising, PR, branding and events.
I have over 15 years of commercial experience working as a professional origami artist in London and across the world, working alongside creative agencies to create unique and quality origami and papercraft models for advertising, PR, branding and events.
From one-off Origami art pieces for advertising to large-scale production for visual merchandising, I am passionate about producing unique and creative Origami and paper sculptures using the magic of Origami to tell your story.
From one-off Origami art pieces for advertising to large-scale production for visual merchandising, I am passionate about producing unique and creative Origami and paper sculptures using the magic of Origami to tell your story.
From one-off Origami art pieces for advertising to large-scale production for visual merchandising, I am passionate about producing unique and creative Origami and paper sculptures using the magic of Origami to tell your story.
I began my journey with origami at the age of 6, and have found the ancient Japanese art, and indeed paper itself, to be a strangely reliable companion or 'through-line' throughout my life
I began my journey with origami at the age of 6, and have found the ancient Japanese art, and indeed paper itself, to be a strangely reliable companion or 'through-line' throughout my life
I began my journey with origami at the age of 6, and have found the ancient Japanese art, and indeed paper itself, to be a strangely reliable companion or 'through-line' throughout my life
Perhaps this is why 'Papershake Origami' feels such a fitting name for my world - a world you're welcome to explore!
Perhaps this is why 'Papershake Origami' feels such a fitting name for my world - a world you're welcome to explore!
Perhaps this is why 'Papershake Origami' feels such a fitting name for my world - a world you're welcome to explore!
A little more on where it all came from
A little more on where it all came from
A little more on where it all came from
I have been a maker all my life with an interest in origami and paper sculpture from the age of 6 when I joined the British Origami Society and regularly attended conferences across the UK.
I have been a maker all my life with an interest in origami and paper sculpture from the age of 6 when I joined the British Origami Society and regularly attended conferences across the UK.
I have been a maker all my life with an interest in origami and paper sculpture from the age of 6 when I joined the British Origami Society and regularly attended conferences across the UK.
My first commercial jobs at the age of 15 for clients such as BP, Mizuho Bank and American Express gave me the opportunity to explore a career as a professional Origami Artist.
My first commercial jobs at the age of 15 for clients such as BP, Mizuho Bank and American Express gave me the opportunity to explore a career as a professional Origami Artist.
My first commercial jobs at the age of 15 for clients such as BP, Mizuho Bank and American Express gave me the opportunity to explore a career as a professional Origami Artist.
After some time studying in Japan, I was commissioned to create a range of models for a major London Law firm which gave him the momentum to take Papershake full-time from creative studios in Hackney Wick, East London
After some time studying in Japan, I was commissioned to create a range of models for a major London Law firm which gave him the momentum to take Papershake full-time from creative studios in Hackney Wick, East London
After some time studying in Japan, I was commissioned to create a range of models for a major London Law firm which gave him the momentum to take Papershake full-time from creative studios in Hackney Wick, East London
What else makes me tick?
What else makes me tick?
I am passionate about combining origami techniques with other ways of working with paper, and I often use digital cutting, scoring and 3D design in my work to make things more time and cost-effective. I work regularly with Rhino/Grasshopper3D, Maya, and Blender along with Adobe Creative Suite.
I am passionate about combining origami techniques with other ways of working with paper, and I often use digital cutting, scoring and 3D design in my work to make things more time and cost-effective. I work regularly with Rhino/Grasshopper3D, Maya, and Blender along with Adobe Creative Suite.
I am also interested in combining user interaction and algorithmic/parametric design and exploring more recent technologies such as 3D printing, Laser cutting and Augmented Reality - watch this space!
I am also interested in combining user interaction and algorithmic/parametric design and exploring more recent technologies such as 3D printing, Laser cutting and Augmented Reality - watch this space!
I am very happy to have recently relocated near to the ocean and the South Downs, and love to get out on my bike when I can!
I am very happy to have recently relocated near to the ocean and the South Downs, and love to get out on my bike when I can!
Origami and Paper Sculpture inspired Fine Art Practise
Origami and Paper Sculpture inspired Fine Art Practise
Origami and Paper Sculpture inspired Fine Art Practise
I am very interested in exploring the crossover of maths and art, especially as shown in nature in Fibonacci sequences and other patterns which, while highly defined, have an undeniable organic beauty.
I am very interested in exploring the crossover of maths and art, especially as shown in nature in Fibonacci sequences and other patterns which, while highly defined, have an undeniable organic beauty.
I am very interested in exploring the crossover of maths and art, especially as shown in nature in Fibonacci sequences and other patterns which, while highly defined, have an undeniable organic beauty.
My fine art practice is often around geometric shapes, patterns, and algorithms, but I also often find myself asking what humanity can bring that the 'perfection' and 'accuracy' of an algorithm can miss.
I'm particularly excited when I get to incorporate these interests into my professional work.
My fine art practice is often around geometric shapes, patterns, and algorithms, but I also often find myself asking what humanity can bring that the 'perfection' and 'accuracy' of an algorithm can miss.
I'm particularly excited when I get to incorporate these interests into my professional work.
My fine art practice is often around geometric shapes, patterns, and algorithms, but I also often find myself asking what humanity can bring that the 'perfection' and 'accuracy' of an algorithm can miss.
I'm particularly excited when I get to incorporate these interests into my professional work.
I recently showed this work, Phyllotaxis 2.1 at an exhibition in Cumbria alongside a touring collection of Matisse's Paper Cuts.
I recently showed this work, Phyllotaxis 2.1 at an exhibition in Cumbria alongside a touring collection of Matisse's Paper Cuts.
I recently showed this work, Phyllotaxis 2.1 at an exhibition in Cumbria alongside a touring collection of Matisse's Paper Cuts.
Found something here that intrigues you?
I'm always keen to talk new projects, so whether its an online event, a new physical campaign or even a charitable project, drop me a line and I'd love to talk more!
Found something here that intrigues you?
I'm always keen to talk new projects, so whether its an online event, a new physical campaign or even a charitable project, drop me a line and I'd love to talk more!
Found something here that intrigues you?
I'm always keen to talk new projects, so whether its an online event, a new physical campaign or even a charitable project, drop me a line and I'd love to talk more!
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5 star online origami workshops and experiences"
Michael Trew
Papershake Origami
INFO
Papershake Limited
Studio 12
West Werks
41-43 Portland Road
BN3 3RE
United Kingdom
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5 star online origami workshops and experiences"
Michael Trew
Papershake Origami
Papershake Limited
Studio 12
West Werks
41-43 Portland Road
BN3 3RE
United Kingdom
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
"Papershake work with creative agencies in the UK and worldwide, creating original origami for advertising, events and PR as well as hosting 5-star online origami workshops and experiences"
INFO
Papershake Limited
Studio 12
West Werks
41-43 Portland Road
BN3 3RE
United Kingdom
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake
Papershake Limited
Studio 12
West Werks
41-43 Portland Road
BN3 3RE
United Kingdom
07715 640 251
© 2024 All Right Reserved by Papershake