Kubo Novak
Paper artist
Brno, Czech Republic
The harmony of sharp angles
- Kubo is an architect by training
- He is a fan of innovation
- He likes to share his knowledge
The pieces created by Kubo Novak mesmerise the audience with the sophisticated play of shapes, edges and light. Despite the mind-boggling first impression, their effect is calming. They satisfy the human perception of geometrical precision and the pure beauty of angles. Ones worries are forgotten when transported into this flawless universe. Kubo himself experiences this during the creative process: "I love to be on my own in a room drawing the designs or folding the paper. I get lost in time and hours just fly by." These hours definitely pay off: Kubo creates fine art for interiors across Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. The universal language of geometry has no borders.
INTERVIEW
Back at the faculty of architecture, I saw the kinetic properties of a Miura-Ori structure. What started as a flat sheet of paper changed quickly to a transformable 3D system with surprising motion possibilities. I had to understand how this worked.
I sketch the design, which I then recreate in CAD software that blends technical drawing and programming. Then, I unfold the virtual 3D shape into a 2D folding diagram. Once I score and cut the paper, I fold it by hand. Repeat it several times, and the object is born.
I love classic geometry, crystallography and the design of interlocking patterns. I like to explore some challenging maths bit by bit. And the best inspiration is nature and human connections. I'm a sensitive person, and I think my works reflect it.
Being a self-employed artist gives me creative freedom, constant development and time I can dedicate to my home-schooled children. As a creative entrepreneur, I gained confidence to present my creations, collaborate with other industries and teach other people.
