(C) - Díaz, Román (Uruguay) - Baby Triceratops

Work on Paper

Museo del Origami

Photo credit: Museo del Origami

The image shows an intricate origami triceratops craft made from brown paper, showcasing detailed folds

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.5

Description

Triceratops made of elefantenhauf paper. A playful model that feels as if it sprang from a spontaneous doodle, yet reveals a surprising depth of thought and careful reasoning. Román Díaz's creations are admired for their precision and refinement. When folding one of his models, you are struck by the sense that nothing is missing and nothing is superfluous. As you go through the process, you realize how cleverly it's been designed — everything fits together with purpose and clarity. Unlike some designs where excess paper seems cleverly tucked away, Román’s work feels intentional from start to finish. As a veterinarian, he has a keen eye for proportion, and when combined with his artistic sensibility, the result is models that are beloved around the world. He has thousands of followers who eagerly await his latest creations, ready to fold and explore the beauty of his work.

Artwork Details

Medium

Elefantenhaut paper

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Díaz, Román

Role

Designer and folder

Date made

2020

Notes

About the artist: Román Díaz (b. 1968, Uruguayan) Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, Román Díaz spent his early years in Argentina, Honduras, and Mozambique, where he occasionally experimented with origami. After returning to Uruguay and becoming a veterinarian, his interest in paper folding deepened, leading him to create his own designs. By 2005, his lifelike animal figures had gained international recognition. He has since been invited as a guest to origami conventions across Europe and South America and has published two books. (Source: Meher McArthur and Robert J. Lang, Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (Washington, D.C.: International Arts & Artists, 2011), ISBN 978-0-9662859-6-3.)