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Works of Seiji Nishikawa
By Seiji Nishikawa
Published: 2003 by Gallery Origami House
Pages: 194
Binding: Paperback
Language: Japanese & English
ISBN: None
Buy from: Origami-shop.com
| Skill Level : | From high intermediate to complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Very clear |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | Yes |
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Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? |
No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? |
Some are multi-piece, one model is from a rectangle |
Overall Impression
I've always liked Seiji Nishikawa's work. His models are
unique - capturing the spirit of his subjects, even without being physically
identical to their real world counterpart.
Finally, a compilation of the best of his designs has been put together.
While many of the models have already been published elsewhere,
most of those publications are unobtainable now days, and the
diagrams in this book are redrawn for clarity.
The book is divided to 4 sections: Fantasy, Animals, The Universe & Masks,
and for each model Nishikawa adds a few comments about the design.
A new and welcomed addition to Origami House publications, is that all
text in the book, including comments and diagram text, is given in both English and Japanese.
The Models
| Model | Notes | Photo (Click for a larger image) |
|---|---|---|
| Witch | Also published in Tanteidan Magazine #13 |
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| Mermaid |
Also published in Quarterly ORU folding diagrams #1 and in
Origami USA 1992 convention book Very nice. From 2 squares |
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| Pegasus | Also published in Origami Tanteidan 4th convention book |
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| Dragon |
The crease pattern for this model is published in Tanteidan Magazine #68. Very good, with color changed wings. |
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| A Frog in "Choju Giga" | A Manga character from 2 squares. Very nice |
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| Rabbit |
From 2 squares Also published in Tanteidan Magazine #55 |
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| Kangaroo |
From 2 squares, plus one square for the young one. Also published in Tanteidan Magazine #55 |
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| Panda | From 2 squares. Very good. |
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| Giraffe | Nice |
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| Lion | Very nice |
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| Shepherd | Very good dog model |
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| Poodle | Excellent |
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| Tiger |
Fantastic. Also published in Origami: El Mundo Nuevo and in ORU magazine #7 |
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| Horse |
Excellent. Also published in Origami USA 1990 convention book |
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| Tiger (with stripes) |
Very good. Also published in Origami Tanteidan 3rd convention book |
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| A simple Lion | Very simple and stylized. Also published in ORU magazine #16 |
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| Hawk on a rock | Very nice. |
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| Wagtail | Very nice - with color changes |
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| Archaeopteryx | Excellent - with patterned wings and body |
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| Crab | Very good |
 Folded by Deiby |
| Grampus | Very nice |
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| Space shuttle | Excellent. Also published in Origami Tanteidan 2nd convention book |
 Folded by Deiby |
| Telescope | From 4 squares. Very good. |
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| Aquila |
4 constellations. Each depicts its main star with a color change. |
 Folded by Origami Plaza |
| Cygnus | ||
| Lyra | ||
| Scorpius | ||
| A Strip of paper with a star | From a rectangle. A tribute to Jun Maekawa | |
| Clown |
From 2 squares 2 variations: one with a frilly collar, and one with a pointed hat. Also published in Origami USA 1992 convention book , in The New Origami and in ORU 2 |
 
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| Tengu | Japanese legendary goblin mask |
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| Buddha |
Very good. Also published in Quarterly ORU folding diagrams #2 |
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