Blue Origami Crane with White Stripes

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
late 20th-early 21st Century
Medium
origami paper, folded
Dimensions
3 3/4 × 1 13/16 × 2 5/8 in. (9.5 × 4.6 × 6.7 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
Thin white stripes on this dark blue origami crane repeat in a pattern that follows the paper’s tucks and folds. The design encourages viewers to consider what the art of origami and the geometric theories underpinning the traditional technique hold in common. The blueprint-like bird highlights a creative way of seeing that propels artists like Ira Blount (1918-2020).
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0088
Type
origami
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8b9596990-144d-435e-96b8-0b59b6965ea9
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0088
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