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Back in the day, folding paper fortune-tellers were one of the greatest possessions a child could have, providing hours of fun and enough practice to (maybe) tell someone's fortune. Folding paper and drawing on it might not be a new concept, however, artist Ben Avlis managed to breathe a new life into it by creating stunning transforming art pieces.
Avlis creates an unexpected and eye-catching metamorphosis by folding his work in such a way, that the audience sees one figure when the paper is folded, and an expansion of it once the canvas is stretched out. When a quick motion is applied, it creates a 'popping' effect as if his works suddenly come to life. Quite fascinating, isn't it? Scroll down below to check the pieces and don't forget to comment and vote for your favorites!
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What’s the WiFi password? 7 years ago
Reminds me of those old Ghostbusters toys. Specifically that Egon one.
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d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
Dolphins actually use pufferfish as a drug to get high, so this is fitting
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What do you think ?
Lady A 7 years ago
Really cool, but I wish they moved a bit slower, they are difficult to focus on, for me.
Mieke Sorée 7 years ago
I make these with the kids at my work. Somewhat less nightmarish though...
S. 7 years ago
In spite of the morbid twists and the gifs being too quick, I loved these. The art style is so cute, plus it mustn't have been that easy to come up with these, or make it in such a way that it looks different folded and not folded. The comments cracked me up, and I appreciate everyone's creativity here.
Phillip Moderow 7 years ago
SOMEone has been reading MAD Magazine and decided to re-invent the wheel.
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
These are really cool. I knew a kid back in the 1970s who made similar "fold-outs." They were cool, but not as extreme as these!
Lady A 7 years ago
Really cool, but I wish they moved a bit slower, they are difficult to focus on, for me.
Mieke Sorée 7 years ago
I make these with the kids at my work. Somewhat less nightmarish though...
S. 7 years ago
In spite of the morbid twists and the gifs being too quick, I loved these. The art style is so cute, plus it mustn't have been that easy to come up with these, or make it in such a way that it looks different folded and not folded. The comments cracked me up, and I appreciate everyone's creativity here.
Phillip Moderow 7 years ago
SOMEone has been reading MAD Magazine and decided to re-invent the wheel.
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
These are really cool. I knew a kid back in the 1970s who made similar "fold-outs." They were cool, but not as extreme as these!
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