Artist Statement

Installation 2009

Origami Space Race is an initiative for alternative space programmes based on open source strategies. Literally, it is a race for the development of the best origami spacecraft. The project’s main aim is a turn-ing point in the approach to space technology towards greener technologies.

This project is part of the international cooperation Exchange Emergences between the Japan Media Arts Festival (jp) and the Coded Cultures Festival (at).

• Slovenian artist Saso Sedlacek (1974) completed his studies in sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts, Ljubljana. He has received several awards for his work (OHO, Vida 11, Spaport, Zogo Toy, etc.) and has been artist-in-residence in Germany, Japan, and the USA. His work has been exhibited in many places including Slovenia, Austria, France, Italy, Russia, Japan, the USA and notable exhibition venues such as the Secession in Vienna and the Lentos Art Museum in Linz. He has also taken part in a number of international biennales (Taipei, Taiwan, 2008 and Ogaki, Japan, 2006) and festivals.

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