Folded Planes
Definition
This term refers to a technique in art and design where surfaces are manipulated by folding, bending, or creasing, creating three-dimensional forms that explore the interplay of light, shadow, and geometry, often resulting in works that challenge the boundaries between two-dimensional and three-dimensional space.
History
The use of folded planes has been explored in modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design, where artists and designers manipulate flat surfaces to create dynamic, sculptural forms that engage with space, light, and movement.
Notable Examples
Lygia Clark
Bichos, 1960-1963
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Lygia Clark, whose interactive sculptures invite viewers to manipulate folded metal planes, and Frank Gehry, whose architectural designs often feature folded, curved, and deconstructed forms that challenge traditional building structures.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve folding, bending, or creasing materials such as paper, metal, or fabric to create three-dimensional forms. The emphasis is often on exploring the spatial, geometric, and optical effects of these manipulations, creating works that exist between the realms of sculpture, architecture, and design, often inviting viewer interaction and engagemen
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