An origami horse crafted from textured paper stands elegantly on a wooden base.
Name/Title
(C) - Díaz, Román (Uruguay) - Caballo (Horse)
Entry/Object ID
2021.1.3
Description
Made with a very thin handmade paper based on banana and other fibers.
This horse is a striking example of the excellence and artistry that define Román Díaz’s work
His 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
hand painted paper
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Díaz, Román
Role
Designer and folder
Date made
2021
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.)
