Visualization of Kirigamis with Virtual Reality (VR) in A-frame
author: Paulo Henrique Siqueira - Universidade Federal do Paraná
contact: paulohscwb@gmail.com
versão em português
Curves and florals kirigamis 1
Kirigami is a traditional Japanese art form that means “paper cutting” (kiru - to cut, kami - paper). It is a variation of origami that combines the technique of folding paper with the art of cutting it to create three-dimensional figures and interesting shadow effects.
Origami uses only folds, while kirigami introduces cuts to add volume and complexity to the shapes. It can be used in decorations, cards, models, and other objects.
This work show the art of kirigami in a slightly different way: the sheets are modeled in files for viewing in Virtual Reality (VR).
3D models
1. Triangular pinwheel model: wall
The triangular pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami wall, with shadow effects.
2. Triangular pinwheel model: cylinder
The triangular pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
3. Triangular pinwheel model: portal
The triangular pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
4. Square pinwheel model: wall
The square pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami wall, with shadow effects.
5. Square pinwheel model: cylinder
The square pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
6. Square pinwheel model: portal
The square pinwheel model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
7. Curitiba sidewalk model: table
The Curitiba sidewalk model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
8. Curitiba sidewalk model: cylinder
The Curitiba sidewalk model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
9. Curitiba sidewalk model: portal
The Curitiba sidewalk model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
10. Floral model #3: wall
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami wall, with shadow effects.
11. Floral model #3: cylinder
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
12. Floral model #3: portal
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
13. Floral model #4: wall
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami wall, with shadow effects.
14. Floral model #4: cylinder
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
15. Floral model #4: portal
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
16. Floral model #5: wall
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami wall, with shadow effects.
17. Floral model #5: cylinder
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
18. Floral model #5: portal
The floral model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
19. Pentagonal model: table
The pentagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
20. Pentagonal model: cylinder
The pentagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
21. Pentagonal model: portal
The pentagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
22. Hexagonal model: table
The hexagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
23. Hexagonal model: cylinder
The hexagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
24. Hexagonal model: portal
The hexagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
25. Heptagonal model: table
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
26. Heptagonal model: cylinder
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
27. Heptagonal model: portal
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
28. Heptagonal model: table
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
29. Heptagonal model: cylinder
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
30. Heptagonal model: portal
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
31. Heptagonal model: table
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
32. Heptagonal model: cylinder
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
33. Heptagonal model: portal
The heptagonal model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
34. Sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro: table
The sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
35. Sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro: cylinder
The sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
36. Sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro: portal
The sidewalk model of Rio de Janeiro was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
37. Flower of life model: table
The flower of life model was built with repetitions simulating a kirigami table, with shadow effects.
38. Flower of life model: cylinder
The flower of life model was built with repetitions simulating a cylindrical tower, with shadow effects.
39. Flower of life model: portal
The flower of life model was built with repetitions simulating a portal (or tunnel), with shadow effects.
Curves and florals kirigamis 1: visualization with Virtual Reality by Paulo Henrique Siqueira is licensed with a license Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International.
How to cite this work:
Siqueira, P.H., "Curves and florals kirigamis 1: visualization with Virtual Reality". Available in: <https://paulohscwb.github.io/kirigami/parte2/>, March 2026.
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