{"title":"Matthew Shlian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Shlian\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed artist and paper engineer, renowned for his unique fusion of art and science. His works transcend traditional boundaries, showcasing intricate designs that captivate the imagination and inspire creativity. Shlian's expertise lies in transforming paper into mesmerising three-dimensional sculptures, a testament to his deep understanding of geometry and structural engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you will discover books like \u003cem\u003eUnfolding\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers an insightful journey into Shlian's world. It provides a comprehensive look at his artistic process, revealing the methods and inspirations behind his elaborate creations. These works are a celebration of art in motion, exploring the potential of paper as a medium to express complex ideas and evoke emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection, under the \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e category, is perfect for art enthusiasts, aspiring paper artists, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of creativity and precision. Through Matthew Shlian's works, you'll appreciate the extraordinary beauty and potential of art that challenges convention and stimulates intellectual curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unfolding-by-matthew-shlian-9780500094280","title":"Unfolding","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its invention in around 100 BC, paper has been a cornerstone of civilisation and a key component of the human experience. Artist Matthew Shlian has always recognised paper's significance as a material for experimentation and understanding. In his hands, engineering, science, and geometry can all be expressed within the medium of paper. Folded, tessellated, compressed, extrapolated—two-dimensional paper becomes three-dimensional sculpture in beautiful and unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnfolding\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete overview of Shlian's oeuvre over the past ten years, including small- and large-scale works, unseen development sketchbooks, collaborations with scientific researchers and scientists, three-dimensional reliefs and sculpture—all in paper. Printed in full colour on two paper stocks, the book features an introduction by Diana Gaston, an interview between Stuart Kestenbaum and the artist, and essays by acclaimed writer Lawrence Weschler and Islamic design scholar Eric Broug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the geometric underpinning of Shlian's work, the dimensions of the book are '16 cubed': 16cm squared by 16cm squared by 16 signatures of 16 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnfolding\u003c\/i\u003e is a journey into the new possibilities of folding technology, the intricate complexities of Islamic patterns, and the sheer potential offered by a simple sheet of paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 200 illustrations, 150 in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363296329964,"sku":"9780500094280","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/763663482366.jpg?v=1772920131"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-shlian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}