An exhilarating three-dimensional visual interpretation of Chinese proverbs by an acclaimed paper engineer If there is a wave there must be a wind.
Count not what is lost, but what is left.
Life is partly what we make it, and partly what is made by the friends we choose.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
A flower cannot blossom without sunshine nor a garden without love.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Renowned paper engineer Ron van der Meer creates splendid sculptures interpreting six Chinese proverbs, awakening our senses and our curiosity. This three-dimensional book will inspire and uplift readers both young and old.
gorgeous artistic popups Newest 3-dimensional popup book from Ron van der Meer is a flight of paper engineering fancy. Each of six full page paper sculptures works from all sides and angles, with limitied literal reference to each page’s statement. My personal favorites is the last page: “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere” with its bright red and yellow oval of paper strips. Run your fingers thru this sculpture and feel its happiness, light and love.Not for young fingers, more…