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'I’m definitely going to do more creative things like this. I’ll come up with some new ideas.'
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Indian artist, Rohith Jagadisha, created the video, 'World's Biggest Origami in Dubai', as a way of bringing his 7-year-old daughter's vision to life. All photos: Raorohith
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The video features several large CGI origami creations scattered across some of Dubai's most recognisable locations.
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Jagadisha says his daughter Vipanchi first came up with the idea years ago, as they were admiring the Dubai skyline together.
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The artist was overwhelmed by the public's response: 'I never expected this at all. People really love it. But actually, this was something I did just for my daughter'.
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After 13 years in Dubai, Jagadisha and his family had become deeply familiar with Dubai's cityscape.
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The idea began when Jagadisha's daughter asked, 'Dubai has so many huge buildings, what if I created a huge origami here?’.
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Dubai Frame opens up to views of enormous origami cranes.
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An origami horse stands alongside Dubai's spectacular Burj Khalifa.
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Jagadisha is a 3D generalist, specialising in all areas of 3D animation and technology.
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Dinosaurs stand peacefully over the city, soaking in the sights.
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To produce the video, Jagadisha created 3D origami figures and imposed them over footage of different locations across Dubai – Atlantis, The Palm; Dubai Frame; Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa and more.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/T4AMQ7G2KJEJ5LQMBPXSSNSZHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=77441e20fd315a45cb74848f917edd61feb36022fe5dc3247a04f05f8d38cf58&width=400&height=225)
Vipanchi, 7, is incredibly creative, constantly creating origami artwork, and even painting the walls of their house.
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Jagadisha shows his daughter, Vipanchi, the video he created for her.
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'I’m definitely going to do more creative things like this. I’ll come up with some new ideas.'
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MXZX6Q3RRJEVXBJNWLWHO4OKOE.png?smart=true&auth=72d9e08716fc0f2e041a0018b1e8a73aa643af9c5f9c489ac35d6c3f341d99ef&width=400&height=225)
Indian artist, Rohith Jagadisha, created the video, 'World's Biggest Origami in Dubai', as a way of bringing his 7-year-old daughter's vision to life. All photos: Raorohith
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KCQIPTVIJFBZ7CHGFZCXNVEY4Y.png?smart=true&auth=4c4aeb44b680a8c255e4b75695c791257d7929eda96b0612a8818ce80504208a&width=400&height=225)
The video features several large CGI origami creations scattered across some of Dubai's most recognisable locations.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JQFF2HAGNRCT3LOBFJLOL7F7KE.png?smart=true&auth=84684cdefeada9e1aaf65f064afe6b5b72d80b2da439bd253345209811f27fa3&width=400&height=225)
Jagadisha says his daughter Vipanchi first came up with the idea years ago, as they were admiring the Dubai skyline together.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VRAVSUJXNZBF5JBQ5Y57IANFAA.png?smart=true&auth=fad5be301ff2b2abad435b96d2c8be4110ff20d60e01f379e1f85bfc254f79a9&width=400&height=225)
The artist was overwhelmed by the public's response: 'I never expected this at all. People really love it. But actually, this was something I did just for my daughter'.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TCZI54BN6FEH7K4B4OWOGU2Q4I.png?smart=true&auth=aaa88977d3c64100748b99357518e7df4842d230e9869aaa1b42e0e71145fb43&width=400&height=225)
After 13 years in Dubai, Jagadisha and his family had become deeply familiar with Dubai's cityscape.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCHIGZGEGNHPDHAG5D4K2PQMMA.png?smart=true&auth=cfee045012d44d9cdfe5942b8b0da85aaf3b16f7d231defa45af5a8bf3b26f4f&width=400&height=225)
The idea began when Jagadisha's daughter asked, 'Dubai has so many huge buildings, what if I created a huge origami here?’.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/66YN32RVNBDNTK4TOPVGYI4ZCU.png?smart=true&auth=cd41ced861c0a0fa0e277b682d79b0f5ed3de2f03ea0d2d029f3162f4bcdbf7b&width=400&height=225)
Dubai Frame opens up to views of enormous origami cranes.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZGXLUCZPQFA7TG4XP2XHJSV26I.png?smart=true&auth=b0e67d5104d7f182d5eabc03df965f912a6f73976c28ecc258c2384402c272a7&width=400&height=225)
An origami horse stands alongside Dubai's spectacular Burj Khalifa.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/L5XMMOF4OJGBFFUUDXLWFDLBR4.png?smart=true&auth=e691f79976e09c0689166e67b6639cd8396e660606dd9ea112f76f50cf1b90a8&width=400&height=225)
Jagadisha is a 3D generalist, specialising in all areas of 3D animation and technology.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CEIXUQDGFFHT7DFYWPU6KHT3NY.png?smart=true&auth=9afac42a198bc228b1672af6684347c237ef9b019089d755a0c76759445059b2&width=400&height=225)
Dinosaurs stand peacefully over the city, soaking in the sights.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YSPM7WTTYVAJXE45QQ2GTN6XDE.png?smart=true&auth=374ef43128d9dc36dfeaa98824b6c7313439a7ef7bafcf474cd59709ec1fbaf1&width=400&height=225)
To produce the video, Jagadisha created 3D origami figures and imposed them over footage of different locations across Dubai – Atlantis, The Palm; Dubai Frame; Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa and more.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/T4AMQ7G2KJEJ5LQMBPXSSNSZHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=77441e20fd315a45cb74848f917edd61feb36022fe5dc3247a04f05f8d38cf58&width=400&height=225)
Vipanchi, 7, is incredibly creative, constantly creating origami artwork, and even painting the walls of their house.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KDANEHIB7JFSLDP67D7XZJJHCA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0ab9cad2dc685bd714f76b7679fbc751d78add12ccf9f362c2a2ceac3d04403e&width=400&height=225)
Jagadisha shows his daughter, Vipanchi, the video he created for her.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/STPE3YL7SBBYTFAI7FJU5K7HRY.jpg?smart=true&auth=c9a67fa2d435ccbd77b51e8578a16fe85a7927cc566e16125b98f88ed2400ff7&width=400&height=225)
'I’m definitely going to do more creative things like this. I’ll come up with some new ideas.'
Origami giants take over Dubai's skyline in new viral artist project
Indian artist Rohith Jagadisha says it was all about bringing his daughter's imagination to life
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Hareth Al Bustani
15 August, 2022
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