Matthew Shlian's paper sculptures

"Warped Stellation"

Too continue a theme of artists who construct paper works, for your pleasure, Matthew Shlian.

Matt Shilan's statement initially reads "As a paper engineer my work is rooted in print media, book arts and commercial design. Beginning with an initial fold, a single action causes a transfer of energy to subsequent folds, which ultimately manifest in drawings and three dimensional forms. I use my engineering skills to create kinetic sculpture which have lead to collaborations with scientists at the University of Michigan. We work on the nanoscale, translating paper structures to micro origami. Our investigations extend to visualizing cellular division and solar cell development. Researchers see paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principals; I see their inquiry as basis for artistic inspiration. In my studio I am a collaborator, explorer and inventor. I begin with a system of folding and at a particular moment the material takes over. Guided by wonder, my work is made because I cannot visualize its final
"Thesis"

realization; in this way I come to understanding through curiosity.". To continue reading nip onto his websites statement page, HERE. Or for that matter to visit his whole website visit www.mattshlian.com.

Matts works combine colours, composition and form together in a aesthetically wonderfully way. On his website he is selling the book which is advertised in this video below, whilst you may not buy one you should defiantly have a look at the one below as it is awesome.



If you like Matthew Shlian's work see some more work after the jump or check out his website www.mattshlian.com.

If you missed our other paper sculpture posts catch them here, Jen Stark and Richard Sweeney, Enjoy




"Ara 53"


"Gabo"


"Light Book"


"Verona"


"Shell 1"


"Inverted Spiral"