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My parents bought me origami books when I was in 2nd - 3rd grade (about 1973-74 ). After the war in Viet Nam ended in 1975, we lost everything so I only remember some traditional models.Then we came to the USA. In 1996, three years after graduating from university, I came to the book store and saw the same book that my parents bought me more than 20 years ago (Isao Honda’s book "the World of Origami"). I bought the book and started folding again!  Then I joined OUSA, discovered more books, came to the convention regularly and saw many nice and inspiring works from folders all over the world.

After about 2 years folding from books, I started to create original origami models.

To me, origami = paper sculpture.  Inspiration can come from many sources, from modern sculptures to paintings, Zen paintings, graphic design, other origami artists’ works and what I read and listen...

I wet fold most of my models using watercolor or handmade paper.

Be calm and pay attention

                          You’ll see

                                       A piece of paper

                                                 Can really dance.