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Geometric Paper Animal Sculptures By Wolfram Kampffmeyer
Wolfram Kampffmeyer, a talented artist based in Germany, creates beautiful geometric paper animal sculptures in elegant pastel colors that look like computer models that have come to life.
These paper critters’ resemblance to 3D computer models is intentional. Kampffmeyer, who studies Computer Animation, writes, “if you are sitting in front of the computer all day watching your virtual models, you start wishing to hold them in your hands.”
Due to their reproducible nature, Kampffmeyer’s clever geometric patterns take a variety of forms – paper sculptures, post-cards with punch-out paper art parts, and even light fixtures. All of these can be assembled at home – a bit like Steve Wintercroft’s cool DIY paper masks.
Read on for Kampffmeyer’s interview with Bored Panda!
More info: Facebook | Etsy | dawanda.com (h/t: ufunk)
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“It was difficult working with virtual models all the time and never being able to really touch them!” Kampffmeyer told Bored Panda. “Then I found a program that lets me transform a 3D model into a paper-folding kit. That was 2010 and this was the beginning of PAPERWOLF”
“I played around a bit with geometric designs and then developed the first model exclusively for making it out of paper. And one thing came to the next – and BANG, the Big Five sculpture art series (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, and Leopard) was born”
“The only limitation is the number of polygons these beautiful sculptures can have. If there are too many, you will need a LONG time to assemble. And if they are too tiny, you will have problems too. So I always try to find a middle way here: I want my animals to have a certain amount of liveliness and still want to be able to put them together in a reasonable time.”
“I want to make the Paper WOLF, a big sculpture half coming out of the wall. And I’m working on a bee and a fish. A Snake and an Owl are finished as prototypes, but not yet published. And I have too many ideas in my head and too little time to make them all…“
We’d like to thank Wolfram Kampffmeyer for talking to Bored Panda about his unique art!
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DanikaBell 11 years ago
I really like the fox, unicorn and flamingos. It must take a long time making them, good job!!
KushjeeKamalSinghRajput 11 years ago
I love it, scrolling down again n again. each of one is marvelous and so unique. any one noticed the colour choice ? Brilliant Work.
WolframKampffmeyer 11 years ago
Dear Michaela, yes, I work with Pepakura. But first I design the 3D models in Softimage :-) Best regards, Paperwolf
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NingBennington 10 years ago
Interesting! I love your work so much. It's soooo cute! I hope you share me your obj file. jeab6662014@hotmail.com thank u so much :)
kristeneichholz 11 years ago
I have no words. They are the most amazing things i have ever seen
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
Etsy and DaWanda! Look for Paperwolf :-)
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StephanieGibert 11 years ago
Thrivor Wonderfully inventive! Love the critters. Are any for sale?
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
They are - look for Paperwolf on Google, Etsy or DaWanda :-) Thank you for your kind words, Stephanie! Best, Wolfram
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RodrickCliff 11 years ago
Amazing stuff she has shared with us, this is really an amazing art which everyone appreciate but i love it <3
Adriana Drewa 11 years ago
so many trees died for it :P but really - great sculptures :) very interesting form of decoration
StacieLawson 11 years ago
Yep this is how we will be viewing animals in the future, if the world doesn't wake up.
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
Look for Paperwolf on Etsy and DaWanda :-) I'm also on Facebook. Look for Paperwolf there (the green deer icon)
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DanikaBell 11 years ago
I really like the fox, unicorn and flamingos. It must take a long time making them, good job!!
KushjeeKamalSinghRajput 11 years ago
I love it, scrolling down again n again. each of one is marvelous and so unique. any one noticed the colour choice ? Brilliant Work.
WolframKampffmeyer 11 years ago
Dear Michaela, yes, I work with Pepakura. But first I design the 3D models in Softimage :-) Best regards, Paperwolf
Load More Replies... NingBennington 10 years ago
Interesting! I love your work so much. It's soooo cute! I hope you share me your obj file. jeab6662014@hotmail.com thank u so much :)
kristeneichholz 11 years ago
I have no words. They are the most amazing things i have ever seen
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
Etsy and DaWanda! Look for Paperwolf :-)
Load More Replies... StephanieGibert 11 years ago
Thrivor Wonderfully inventive! Love the critters. Are any for sale?
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
They are - look for Paperwolf on Google, Etsy or DaWanda :-) Thank you for your kind words, Stephanie! Best, Wolfram
Load More Replies... RodrickCliff 11 years ago
Amazing stuff she has shared with us, this is really an amazing art which everyone appreciate but i love it <3
Adriana Drewa 11 years ago
so many trees died for it :P but really - great sculptures :) very interesting form of decoration
StacieLawson 11 years ago
Yep this is how we will be viewing animals in the future, if the world doesn't wake up.
Wolfram Kampffmeyer 11 years ago
Look for Paperwolf on Etsy and DaWanda :-) I'm also on Facebook. Look for Paperwolf there (the green deer icon)
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