Icosahedron

Twenty unit modular piece. Approx 40cm diameter.
2006
www.richardsweeney.co.uk

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origami joel says:

Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherry says:

Wow... I'm in awe...
So elegant! I love it!

Do you have instructions so that I can try folding it?
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

kitty-san says:

Brilliant! I love it!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

You are a true artist! This is a very interesting sculpture!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

LorenzoMarchi says:

The most complex and absolutely beautiful thing I ever seen...amazing!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ulitka says:

I'm in love with this model! Do you mind if I'll take it to my desktop?:) Thanks!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Peggy Dembicer says:

This is unique and beautiful.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Mohsen HZ says:

fantastic
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Isosah...what? So geometrically perfect, I love it. Could you please add this (and any others you fancy) to the Symmetrical Photographs pool? It will fit in perfectly. Thanks!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard Sweeney says:

Thankyou so much for your comments! I've got some more work on the go that's going down a very organic route, I'll keep you posted on my progress.

And sorry Radiant, no instructions for now!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

jiminyshiznit says:

Stunning!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

42n81 > Anti-Inanity says:

that's really awesome!

a work of art

thanks for posting this in ? Degrees of Separation :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

AhIzMeh says:

Wowser!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ozgur Alaz (Marketallica) says:

it is a masterpiece
great
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

R.bean says:

mmmm
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

karmagirl says:

wow
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

alida saxon says:

Impressive paper art.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cowicide says:

This is NICE!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

What What says:

incredible.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ParaScubaSailor says:

Wonderful ! (found this set after BoingBoing mentioned it).
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

satychary says:

How yummy!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Breathtaking work.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

caffinated says:

unbelievable!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

letfumithink says:

amazing... i thought i was pretty good at origami till i saw this. how do you come up with these structure?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Chrischang says:

it's awesome!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Precious Roy says:

wow.
(found this via electro^plankton)
simply amazing
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

dhania_ says:

wow
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Lalacroft says:

WOW!!!!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bugsmedia says:

superb superb superb.... great job you have done.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Talena_99 says:

If you ever find a way of making this in a form that could be shipped I would love to buy this. I can just see this hanging in my room. It is so beautiful and you are obviously very talented.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

fab Icosa!
u da folding master!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dmswart says:

My 4 year old says, "That's very very very very very beautiful."
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Cohetes naranjas says:

I love it!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

freshlyblended says:

absolutly brilliant!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

juliasun says:

amazing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Estefânia Zica says:

Incrível!!!!!!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kazzawacki says:

I want this one as a light!!!! Sublime!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

clementine mom says:

beautiful work
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

franes says:

amazing !
this is a great job !!!
impresionante
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

pictureape says:

math and art - one of my favorite combinations. you are very talented.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

zero-g says:

beautiful!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jarr Geerligs says:

This style would make a great buildings.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called FlickrSoup for the Soul, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jessup says:

Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Shu...... [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr "BEST" Pictures (Invitation Only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Flickr "BEST" Pictures

5 Stars of Excellence Award
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Marzua [deleted] says:

Very nice!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabi Sehnem says:

Espetacular!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

d2s says:

This is art. Looks great!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

louisapacifico says:

I love it! Still hanging in my flat! I love it to pieces. Hope all is dandy Louisa
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

JuliaoJR says:

Hey, is incredible your job! You use only hands for cutting or a plotter?
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

gottyja says:

so nice
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Amelia-Fair says:

These really are extraordinarily clever.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

steffi's says:

what an amazing work ... great
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

艺术 - Cat's Art says:

Hello!!

I've fell in love with this marvelous creation!

Greatings from Portugal!

Bye*
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ksalonsweetly says:

20 units? Usually such shape contains 30...
I should make it)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

艺术 - Cat's Art says:

yes 30 units is when a unit is composed by two tips. I think these units have 3 tips....
;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ksalonsweetly says:

You're totally right! Didn't figure this out)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ksalonsweetly says:

Made my version. Nice model!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Petr Stuchly says:

wow! that is something!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Kombizz says:

SIMPLY Great
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

A Mosaic of Musings says:

Amazing! Great work of art.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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