The Life of Paper


The Interactive Origami Exhibition
Continues at the Japanese Canadian National Museum from June 14 to August 5, 2008.

The Life of Paper Exhibition at teh Japanese Canadian National Museum

The exhibition portion of The Life of Paper continues at the Japanese Canadian National Museum from June 14 to August 5, 2008.

Reception, Saturday, June 21, 2-4pm. All ages welcome, but please RSVP (museum@nikkeiplace.org or 604.777.7000 x109).

Special events

Large-scale origami demo: Friday, June 20, all day starting at 10 am
Junkology workshop: Friday, June 27, 3:30-4:30 pm
Storigami workshop: Saturday, July 19, 1-2pm
Lecture: 'Origami: The State of the Art': Saturday, July 19, 3pm

More information can be found at the Japanese Canadian National Museum.

An Origami Theatre Event
May 23 - June 1 '08
NOW CLOSED!

Life of Paper Poster

The Life of Paper is a theatre event featuring the work of word-class origami artist Joseph Wu and theatre artists from East and West. Join us for a live theatrical journey through time and cultures, uncovering the ancient art of paper folding; you will never look at paper the same way again.
Discover a stunning world made of paper; breathtaking origami sculptures, costumes, props, set, masks, puppets, and musical instruments will be made of folded paper.
Pangaea Arts combines Eastern and Western theatre styles as they collaborate with:
• World-renowned origami artist Joseph Wu,
• World-music group Orchid Ensemble,
• Performers Yayoi Hirano, Ling He, Lenard Stanga, David Warburton and Tomoko Hanawa,
• Composer Judy Specht,
• Set and light designer John Webber,
• Costume Designer Margaret McKea,
• Director Heidi Specht.

An Interactive Origami Exhibition
Wed, May 21 to Sun, June 1
NOW CLOSED! Moved to the Japanese National Museum!

Joseph Wu Origami Baby Elephant Join us for an exhibition of the amazing possibilities of paper, featuring the work of world-renowned origami artist Joseph Wu. The public is invited to contribute to two enormous paper works of art. This is an opportunity to collaborate with Joseph and other origami experts as they create a massive interactive origami display, which will grow throughout the week as the public adds their contributions, with help from members of PALM (Paperfolders Around the Lower Mainland). Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an origami expert, you are welcome to contribute your own artwork, made on-site, as you learn about origami, paper-making, and recycling. All ages are welcome. At the Roundhouse Exhibit Hall.