Nostalgic Paper Craft and Animated Origami Memories
origami craft · childhood memories · magical realism · paper animals
The narrator, Jack, remembers when he was a young boy. His mother folded origami animals for him. She was able to breathe life into them. His mother was a mail-order bride from China. As Jack grows up, he draws away from his mother, preferring American toys and food. He won't answer her if she speaks Chinese. He's embarrassed by his mom. Composition optimized for a 1:1 aspect ratio.