Final Twig Model

My final Twig model was created to emphasize both the beauty and delicacy of my 12 small twigs. The outer structure is a traditional hexagon. This figure, the shape of which is traced by my gray thread binding agent, has six sides and six corners (for a total of 12). The thick textured and wrinkled outer paper has flecks of gold and charcoal, reflecting the natural beauty of the twigs contained within.



When flipped over, my model reveals a series of angular flaps, which like plates of armor, completely cover the innards.
These flaps, which must be opened one by one, reveal a 2nd layer of protection, this one smooth and bright red, with a curved center edge that mimics the petals of a flower. The eye is drawn towards this center edge by the simple holes that outline it, barely discernible to the eye, but felt by the fingers that begin to open these flaps, again one by one.
When this 2nd layer is opened, the twigs are revealed. They come in three sizes (small. medium, and large), with four twigs in each size. They are arranged in an asymmetrical spiral that does not try to linearalize their natural curvature, yet their arrangement draws the eye inwards, just as the spiral folding paper layers before them have done. The thread forms an outline of their hexagonal enclosure (also visible from the back) and simultaneously binds the two layers of paper together. Thread also binds the twigs to the inner paper layer. The silver gray thread, gray brown twigs, and golden brown outer paper all appear as beautiful accents against the dominant bright red paper.


The structure is largely devoid of ornamentation. It is clear that the twigs are the object on display against the vast area enclosing them.