Inspired by the Stettheimer Dollhouse at the Museum of the City of New York, I created this pop-up model of New York City in a box. Measuring 8.0 by 15.5 by 2.5 inches (20 by 40 by 6 cm), this paper craft model showcases 30 hand-cut paper and tin buildings. A hand-cranked mechanism moves magnetized trains and airplanes through a hand-painted and imaginary landscape of New York City streets and neighborhoods. VIEW PUBLICATION >
This paper model of Oxford folds out of a leather suitcase. This is a souvenir of my Oxford experience. It is made from paper cutouts, which were folded into various shapes. Attaining precision in a small model is difficult and took about two weeks to build.
Dimensions: 7 by 14 inches and 1.5 inches deep. VIEW PUBLICATION >
This digital portfolio highlights various artistic projects, time-lapse drawings, and models I created of Columbia University’s campus, during the time I was a student there. The portfolio features a detailed ink and watercolor campus drawing, a mini model of the campus made from paper, and six time-lapse sequences documenting artistic processes. Featured in multiple publications, these creations are now a personal souvenir of my education at Columbia.
Contact me to download source files or to order custom prints mailed to your home address. VIEW PUBLICATION >
A wind-up music box featuring Jane’s Carousel along the Brooklyn Waterfront. When closed, the antique cigar box measures a mere 7 by 7 inches and 3 inches deep (18 x 18 x 8 cm). When opened, the Brooklyn Bridge and historic Jane’s Carousel fold out. The carousel spins to the tune of the music while the moon slides across the night sky. VIEW PUBLICATION >
In the summer of 2014, I built a model of New York City containing many of the city’s landmarks, skyscrapers, and a flock of subway cars. This creation measures a mere 28 by 36 inches (70 x 90 cm) and is made of wood, paper, and plastic. VIEW PUBLICATION >
Cities fold out from boxes. Let little wonder lands emerge. VIEW PUBLICATION >
