The Unbelievable Practice of Paper Art

“The Mind’s Eye” is a new series from VICE in which we chronicle the creative process of a unique creator, artist, or craftsperson as they produce an original work. The result is a hybrid between a strangely-satisfying look into the technical processes of modern art, but also a portrait of the world’s leading creators, their lives, and their inspiration.
Polly Verity is a “paper sculptor” from Wales who has enchanted her followers with her remarkable ability to create intricate, three-dimensional works of art using mainly plain, white paper.
In the third episode of “The Mind’s Eye”, we’ll follow Polly as she brings a whole new dimension to the age-old art of origami.
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[@aparks1437]

after years of practice, her paper skills never stopped in-creasing

[@NNic.]

😄

[@alec8699]

Your a very punny guy

[@tdhanamiya1636]

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[@justinakers3196]

Decent pun

[@stevenlowe4230]

Best comment ever😂

[@shubhamsingla9614]

I can't even fold a paper in half properly

[@jeremygarciazzz]

Lmao bro same here I always get that little part at the corner not lined up 😂😤

[@SindyJ37]

Lol ikr!! Same here this girls talent is so neat!

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Thankyou!

[@countolaf8925]

You’re welcome kzbin.info/www/bejne/amrOq5SombVmfNE

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Count Olaf and thank you for that marvelous tutorial!

[@hornetluca]

If you asked her to make a paper plane, she surely would make you an entire airline, airport included.

[@TheShapingSickness]

And all the little passengers inside

[@thedarkknight4243]

🤣🤣🤣

[@RugbyRyan]

“Maam, why is there a little TSA agent racially profiling someone”

[@okellobrian1911]

😂😂😂😂😂surely

[@kopiiseverything994]

And all the engine inside the plane

[@FingeringThings]

This is how I imagine my paper to be when I make paper airplanes

[@barrackobamar]

Fingering Things ✔️ you comment way too much

[@zanomi7695]

That name tho

[@wyattfischbach7297]

Her brain is working on a completely different level and dimension. She is superhuman.

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

God i love ur username!!!

[@proudmoron6386]

I bet that finger smells like fish

[@DG-qq6gz]

This lady has extra-dimensional faculties on a high density.

[@CS-yq8hp]

yes

[@majorstorm9]

And she uses them to fold paper...

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

I Respect Your Opinion But, it’s not folding paper, it’s Art 🖼

[@seththebeatmxchine]

@@majorstorm9 best name ever

[@ericduran4841]

Reminds me of This lady : en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Boole_Stott www.math.rug.nl/models/Alicia.html

[@truetech4158]

That was too cool. She's on an entirely different level. Encore!

[@ParacordTank]

Lookup Felix semper on IG he’s a god

[@oura_borosa]

I wonder if she does lamps , or anything in interior design...

[@Soul-OnFire]

Cool im so gonna see about this felix dude...

[@blobster91]

Her skirt and everything about this is incredible.

[@LAsportsWest]

Very interesting . Amazing work with paper ***** I would love to see how she would make a paper plane.

[@AlexRoseGames]

she's like the Nikolai Tesla of spatial awareness. They should have her designing Tokamaks, I bet she'd crack plasma fusion in a week. Actual genius. Respect

[@wwss3330]

Wouldn't go that far..

[@TechMan1900]

I don’t think this woman realizes what a brilliant mathematician she is... She’s on another level.

[@TempName525]

Is it even math if she isn’t doing any equations? She isn’t solving a problem and there is no formula she uses she just folds

[@richardlawson9723]

Union Army Gaming you dont need equations to make something mathematics, but yeah she said that she doesnt really have an instruction she just experiments

[@TechMan1900]

@@gerritbreeman6207 ehh I’d argue against that. It’s pretty common to describe objects mathematically...

[@TechMan1900]

@@gerritbreeman6207 yeah, you’re not understanding your own argument.

[@jo-vf8jx]

@@TempName525 Mathematics includes the study of such topics as quantity, structure, space, and change. It has no generally accepted definition. Mathematicians seek and use patterns to formulate new conjectures; they resolve the truth or falsity of such by mathematical proof.

[@TheAcidturkey]

This woman really embodies the essence of a true artitst, inspiring.

[@AdamRoss1]

🙄

[@oura_borosa]

Yes!!!

[@SAINT_PATRICK]

Its crazy how ever evolving art, creation, and the human imaginations are.

[@nshabeer99]

"I just love paper" . . Dwight Schrute: Hold my beer!

[@DazedMMJ87]

Lol

[@scottj8243]

I cant even fold my laundry

[@countolaf8925]

You’re welcome kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fCZIZracx8mJo

[@ShangaMcnair]

I have to use the plastic from Amazon to fold shirts

[@lisagrace4355]

Lmao exactly

[@Mai-sx3yf]

Pathetic

[@Rabbitsliver]

Finally, something that doesn't call all papercrafts origami.

[@MrEazyE357]

What makes origami origami?

[@Jacob-le6nh]

Does it really matter

[@Hijab_Diffusion]

it's 2 different things really, it's liek comparing modern contemporary to traditional painting.both has leagues of it's own.

[@Kerozen911]

Origami means folded paper. So this is origami by definition. Seven if she doesn't call it that way she was surely inspired by this form of art anyway

[@juliocesarsalazargarcia6872]

Read the video description. At the end of it they call this "origami". I will not discuss if this is correct or not.

[@78625amginE]

This is what people are capable of when all of their basic needs of being a human being are met.

[@itsjustpizza]

I'm from the USA. We think you're not poor if you have access to the internet & cancer treatment is a privilege.

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

madmitch105 everyone having $600 phones means they have money for most basic needs. It’s our society that doesn’t meet the needs of people

[@santiceja8758]

And expensive cloths and cats some how they seem to think their worth a brand and spend the government’s money on it 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PrettyinGreenn]

@@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite ignorant thing to say

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Miranda S Then argue a point. What are people missing besides good people and positive influences?

[@jessgallup3000]

I often wonder how we can create new things in art, how do we keep the world interested, if everything has already been done? Then I see stuff like this and am amazed, for lack of a better word! What simple items can be turned into is often times mind blowing! I love seeing the things people come up with to keep art "fresh" and new! This doesn't even look very difficult, but in trying myself... I ended up with a crumpled piece of paper... I called it "ball" , then tossed it in the bin.

[@NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb]

She could change the future by working with scientist to learn which is the best way to fold material or what is the best fold to be the strongest and bouncy resistance etc.

[@noahdecarmo8668]

She can make two people kissing with a single piece of paper without cutting it and without it being confusing.

[@LuckyLu602]

Odd, but satisfying talent. I wish I had the drive to create something like this. I just sit and watch KZbin on my days off, instead of doing something worthwhile. Oh well. Much respect to Polly.

[@pastuh]

simple solution.. Just do.. Try a little today, a little tommorow and you will achieve something for sure :)

[@marikstongue5663]

I just remind myself I'm going to be dead some day. Might as well try something before that comes.

[@treeman8773]

Just realize that numbing your brain by consuming mindless content isn’t just pointless, it’s lifeless. The meaning of life is to achieve and to advance. I believe that we derive meaning from learning more about ourselves, through whatever method we might use. Art, exploration, education; all these things have meaning. Unless you’re absolutely exhausted, do something meaningful. It’s definitely worth it.

[@lottielynzottie]

Just start folding! Just start by Whatever you do or fold to one side of the paper, do that to the other side. Kind of like a paper air plane but don’t stop there, just keep going, make it your own intricate thing, it’s so fun!! Then just keep doing that and connect or (glue or double stick tape)them rather all together , you will love what you come up with!!

[@rxkp]

her energy is so focused yet calm i love it !!!!!

[@MrDehicka]

Hell, I will go to the museum to see this stuff in person!

[@joshnyman218]

What a genius Shes so humble about it but holy crap she is on another level.

[@beasttitan8747]

Me sitting at work with the waste paper from the fax machine tomorrow.

[@jakobervorhood]

some much needed beauty. this was relaxing to watch. thank you for the break in the stream of terrifying news these days.

[@EVOGenesis666]

Such a cool skill. Its very visually stimulating and beautiful. Can only imagine how great this is to work out the brain. Good stuff :)

[@skyehutton2419]

This is beautiful. I was so entranced, I could watch her fold paper for hours and never get bored 💖

[@felixcat9318]

What a phenomenally original and talented artist! The room in which she creates her art is inspiringly beautiful, likewise the area in which the house is located. Thank you for this remarkable video.

[@michaeldeierhoi4096]

The folded paper pieces at around 4:30 and after were particularly stiking. When you turned over the one piece with the cig coming out of a mouth I was loudly explained OMG! The artistry was amazing to me. You have to have an artist's eye to create such art. I must see more. Thanks for putting yourself out there.

[@lottielynzottie]

Omg I love her!!! I am obsessed with folding paper too. Like any extra time I get, I am doing it, its bad, i can’t stop, I can’t wait to stop texting so I can start folding again, this lady is so inspiring, I like experimenting with different kinds of paper and just folding repeat patterns abstractly over and over again. I am surprised at times at some of the accidental sort of paper sculpture totem pole things and figures I am always creating. It’s very therapeutic, I never thought about framing what I’ve done tho to preserve it. Wonderful!!

[@joshywhvick]

I’ve followed this ladies work on Instagram for awhile, it’s so good! Her name is polyscene on Instagram if you were wondering.

[@LuckyLu602]

Thank you for that info, Josh. 😊

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Thanks for that poly info!

[@lloydspence3956]

noted

[@sitahsinrva]

The unconventional style of folding paper in the mindset she explains is beautifully done! As I watched this all I could think of was Louise Nevelson, a female polish sculptor that used unconventional methods. Wow. Thank you for this!

[@camchristian1480]

This video brought me so much joy and idk know why

[@euminkong]

Because she is creative and brave and cool.

[@tyler1234321]

This is super rad. I love folding paper and origami. I wish I had this level of talent!

[@radhika123nice]

I have been following your work for a long time now. Thank you for creating such amazing works! I would love to learn the kiss sculpture. Please please do a tutorial on that!

[@jacksonkrebbs2003]

I’d love to see a gallery full of folded paper in frames. I haven’t seen paper like this before.

[@negrodamus67]

She's most certainly a savant. She sees the world completely different from the typical human being.

[@wwss3330]

No just spent years folding paper and studying it

[@SANTALICKSPEOPLE]

@@nikfiendluvr666 lmao... so much of your life's bitterness just shone through this comment

[@Itinecee]

SANTALICKSPEOPLE she didn’t say anything bad about the lady-

[@negrodamus67]

@@wwss3330 she could still be a Savant. You have Acquired Savants that exhibit these high level specialized talents overnight due to some sort of head trauma. While regular Savants are simply learned person in a specialized skill, who are usually affected with some sort of mental disability....like autism. She certainly seems a bit autistic and eccentric.

[@Jared-qp7xe]

@@nikfiendluvr666 you're right she could be aurtistic 🖌️

[@iowabettyg]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful artistry. It was interesting hearing how your mind works of thinking how to create the various phases, Etc that you have created with their father. I love seeing all the various things you have created including your skirts. Keep sharing and we will keep sharing your videos of your masterpieces. Betty Gordon, Ames, Iowa

[@xanderarena]

Wonderful tessellations! Also reminds me of Saadya Sternberg’s work.

[@manasbiswas6034]

She's a genius

[@ddpwe5269]

wow, that is absolutely amazing and beautiful work!

[@SacredGaea]

Amazing talent! The patterns in the paper are mesmerizing.

[@from_space]

That was actually really nice!

[@syrussthagreat237]

More content like this pleasee !!

[@diamondzonmywrist]

Her work is soo unique and amazing!

[@ericdonalson7276]

Whoa the anatomy fold was amazing!!!👀👍

[@Jacob32905]

It's not just the form but the energy in the sculptures that blew me away. This lady is insane!

[@jessgallup3000]

I really want to touch her creations! They seem like they'd feel "amazing?" And not just like boring paper.

[@endlescape2014]

She has taken it to a completely new level.. Amazing.. However paper folding is an ancient knowledge..In m@ny Hindu festivals we decorate our houses with handmade paper. quite similar to what she is doing..Even today in Diwali we buy beautiful door, window and ceiling hanging decoration pieces and craftsmen for generations are working to make them..They are not famous though...But keep that apart she is also a great artist.

[@bwingsbazaar7111]

So cool , love everything about this.... Better than most art I've seen

[@EmmaLee150]

Wow these are beautiful! Not a typical type of talent therefore makes it even more clever. Just IMO.

[@GOGOSLIFE]

Her work is just beautiful!

[@jarrettthayer6064]

Polly is cool, great job! I used to fold faces in notebook paper in middleschool just like her and didnt think anything of it. Thought i was weird for doing that until now. Its badass to see what else is possible with something so small and simple i used to do bored in science class 😂

[@SlantedLand]

Amazing fiber artwork, it looks satisfying to play with, like an accordion.

[@kylisia25]

Absolutely amazing x❤

[@vincenzosanzaproulx4665]

Seeing something beautiful in something so plain is incredible just awesome

[@goodtohaveinajam8148]

Genius. Dedication and study; research and design. But, genius. SO beautiful.

[@mileymorales4156]

That's an amazing and beautiful gift.👏🏽🤘🏽

[@islandhoppe6715]

Whaou !!!! What a genious lady ! What a creative beautiful art ! Thanks to you Channel and to her for such a magnificent discovery !!! 🙏🙂❤️

[@bowieaddict3178]

So lovely! What a wonderful talent you have! 🌺

[@doubledown9]

I love people like this. Perfected her craft! Wonderful!

[@alexanderperez2732]

Creative, they look beautiful. Really makes you think how nature fits perfectly within itself

[@WanderlustWithT]

Absolutely amazing!

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Absolutely incredible.

[@PlagueFather]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@COOKINGBIRD]

Wow this was amazing 👍👍😍😍😍🙏🙏Waiting for the next one

[@linyahuang707]

Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring project.

[@johnprentice1527]

So wonderful. Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are.

[@imyujun]

Wow. This is another level.

[@clearwater7000]

Incredibly inspiring! Beautifuuuuul!❤️

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Quite fascinating - and amazing. 💐🙏🏽💞

[@decadentfoldlosopher9983]

as an origami enthusiast, I still get surprised by what a piece of paper can do time to time, and that always inspires me, though I can 't achieve such expertise, but I do try to innovate my origami in a fun way for more people to enjoy :)!

[@rafski420]

this is honestly so beautiful

[@SirPalsrok]

This is very calming

[@jaredloveless]

I love working on stuff like this, so therapeutic

[@siyoungkim3672]

That is some next level stuff... can’t believe I’ve never seen her work till now

[@aaronroy3606]

Pretty cool & creative. Some people's minds are extremely intriguing.

[@dh-ck2om]

She has an interesting artist journey there’s a lot of exploration

[@KyleDev-]

I really like origami it is just incredible how you can turn something so plain into something so complexed it's inspiring

[@SergioooFerretti]

Wow ! This is so beautiful !

[@boriss.861]

I think Rogers Stirk Harbour would be really interested in some of those designs for new building exteriors. How amazing would that be!

[@jum4ngie]

absolutely stunning.

[@konrixas938]

When you siting in toilet and you making something from toilet paper

[@devvyas6751]

Search toilet paper origami, Jo Nokishima (don't know if spelt right) has some

[@ZacharyHamidi]

Amazing. I wish I could do something like this.

[@euminkong]

We can! It is just time consuming and you gotta learn slowly but surely

[@queenofthecastle6916]

Absolutely beautiful.. amazing... 👌

[@J0shuaR1vera]

Everything is beautiful from the artist too the art. Thanks.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

I'm in awe!

[@Acord718]

Beautiful work 😍

[@famepaint]

There's something incredibly attractive about being able to display and describe the inner workings of her mind to such an atomic level! :O

[@JacobCarlson]

Absolutely beautiful

[@DannyKlimt]

Took me a second to realize, that her skirt is also out of paper

[@RakeshDebbarma86]

This is so amazing.

[@megaflux7144]

shes clearly on the spectrum.. and amazing.

[@ryyyyan]

?? Just because someone is curious on things “out there” doesn’t makes them on the spectrum.

[@johnoverity]

She’s my sister, she’s a genius, always has been. But not near any spectrum.

[@ryyyyan]

Eileen Johnson um she isn’t.

[@queennella2517]

Wow the talent 🤓

[@oscarinacan]

This is one of the coolest artists I've seen for a long time

[@adventurelover8521]

I feel relaxed❤️

[@corey1854]

Thank you Vice, very cool.

[@danmcclellan2451]

WOW 👍🏻 so talented! Great video Thankyou!

[@I3A_STUDIO]

this is remarkable, wow

[@mizzmartinni6014]

Takes me back to craft hour in elementary school.

[@davelydon1982]

Pretty amazing stuff 👍