Tucked away in the corner of Oxford’s castle quarter is the O3 Gallery, a stunning
contemporary art space which hosts a dynamic variety of displays throughout the
year.
I stumbled across the One Thousand Cranes exhibition on a
spontaneous visit home for Easter and, having developed an amateur interest in
paper cutting, I was curious to discover more about the craft. Showcasing an
array of designs from the UK’s leading artists, the exhibit is
named after the belief that the folding of one
thousand origami cranes bestows eternal good luck on the folder.
Walking around the rustic space, here’s what I found…
I adored the mix of contemporary vision versus fairytale
romanticism all exquisitely crafted through the medium of paper. A perfect
display of multi-dimensional design, from silhouette films to 3D structures, each
piece grasped inspiration from an eclectic array of sources ranging from modern
architecture to literary classics.
Thank you to the O3 Gallery and all the artists
involved for an enjoyable afternoon losing my imagination amongst paper cranes.
