Teen Liu-Pop-Up Workshop April 4, 2010
Posted by leskanturek in 3-D work, Books, Guest Visits, Handmade, Movable Illustration, Pop-Up.Tags: Class visit, Paper Engineering, Pop-up book, Pop-Up workshop, Teen Liu
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March 22nd paper engineer, illustrator, and designer Teen Liu came into class to discuss her work, pop-up books and to conduct a paper engineering/pop-up workshop. Teen has worked with pop-up artist Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, The Museum of Modern Art, editorial pieces, and fine art life size gallery installations (24 foot high pop-ups!).
You might also have seen some of her designs and paper engineering she has worked on including Star Wars: A pop-up guide to the Galaxy (check out the LED light sabres and a very cool Darth Vader), The Tomie de Paola’s pop- book Streganona, the Chronicles of Narnia pop-up book, or the cards and ornaments she has designed for MoMA.
Teen got down to business fast, and before you knew it scissors and paper was flying.
(above left) Teen demonstrating a fold (right) Josey and Grace cutting away
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After going over some basic folds and cuts ie: a V fold mouth, and a layer pop-up we quickly got into something a bit more complicated a turtle with movable legs. Teen had given out a link to pop-up instructionals on Robert Sabuda‘s site which has a section called Simple Pop-Ups You Can Make! which has step-by step tutorials, though of course it’s not the same as having an engineer in the room trouble shooting why your turtle is dying a slow pop-up death.
(above) left Ciara , right Teen working with John on his turtle.
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After the workshop Teen spoke about various pop-up project and the process of taking a pop-up from concept to appearing in print. Planing and mocking up versions during the concepting stage it can take 6-7 or more dry runs before the construction is perfected. Then after the pop-up is test printed out , constructed again to make sure it fits.
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(above) printed die-cuts for Fairies ready to be cut out and assembled. (image from Teen’s site)
It was a great workshop and visit. Many thanks to Teen for sharing her expertise and time. When you take a look at her site make sure to check out the pop-up done for Shit Disco’s music video among the other cool things . Thanks Teen!
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