We are born and formed out of protein strands that spiral together to form the building blocks of our very existence. That life itself is cyclical - just as the formation and destruction of the universe is a continual process of creation, formation, decay, destruction and regeneration. The technique of folding (and unfolding) are fundamental to these cyclical processes. In order to pay homage to this eternal, the workshop will focus on the process of folding circles into helical spirals (helicoids) while combining elements of origami and architecture. The simplest circle shape when folded in different ways creates a multitude of modules that in turn help to create an entire cosmos of geometries, just like the simplest atoms become the building blocks of all the conceivable complexity of the universe.

Interested and committed participants (18+) are expected to attend the entire duration of the workshop. Participants with a basic understanding of geometric concepts may enjoy the process more. Art material and refreshments will be provided. The onsite workshop with limited seats will be held at KNMA Saket.

Ankon Mitra is a trained architect and practices as a sculptor. He has built an international reputation as a pioneer of the folding technique through his diverse projects. Recipient of the All-India Gold Medal for Sculpture from the Prafulla Dahanukar Foundation in 2018 and the Lexus Design Award for Craft Design in 2020, his work has been exhibited in India, Italy, France, UK, USA, Japan, the Netherlands, Brazil and China. His sculptures and installations are part of public developments and private collections globally. A TEDx speaker and a warrior for 'making connections across disciplines' with his brainchild - ‘Oritecture - Origami + Architecture’, Mitra shares a unique vision of a universe forming and dissolving from acts of folding.