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7 April 2025 to 29 May 2026

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Kerry Packer Civic Gallery
Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus
55 North Terrace Adelaide MAP

07 April - 29 May 2006

The Origami Art of Tomoko Fuse

7 April 2026 -
29 May 2026

Experience the mesmerising world of Japanese origami in a special exhibition and interactive workshops by world-renowned artist Tomoko Fuse. Internationally recognised for her innovative paper-folding techniques, Fuse has expanded the boundaries of origami as a contemporary art form. Her works transform simple sheets of paper into intricate modular structures – spirals, tessellations, knots, and infinite folds – that embody both precision and imagination.

The exhibition showcases Fuse’s signature creations alongside opportunities for the public to participate in hands-on workshops, inviting people of all ages to discover the meditative beauty of origami and the joy of creativity.

Presented by the Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA), in partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre’s Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, this event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Australia and Japan – a milestone honouring five decades of cultural connection and mutual respect.

artist

Tomoko Fuse
ORIGAMI Artist

Born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Tomoko Fuse is one of the world’s most influential origami artists, often celebrated as the Queen of Modular Origami. She discovered origami at the age of seven while in hospital, sparking a lifelong fascination with the art of paper folding. Since the 1980s, Fuse has pioneered modular origami - creating intricate geometric works by connecting multiple folded units - and has continued to expand the possibilities of the medium through tessellations, spirals, and knot-based constructions. Her practice bridges art, mathematics, and architecture, revealing origami’s depth beyond its traditional associations. Fuse’s installations and designs include origami-inspired objects and lighting, combining structural precision with sculptural beauty.

The author of more than 100 books translated into multiple languages, her publications are considered foundational texts in contemporary origami. Fuse’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at Milano Design Week, RMIT Design Hub Gallery, and the Japan Alps Art Festival.

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Presented by
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and
japan australia friendship association (jafa)

celebrating the 50th anniversary of the basic treaty of friendship and cooperation
between australia and japan

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jacinta.thompson@unisa.edu.au

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