Lovepop's Poet Tree Series Turns Kirigami Paper into Collectible Botanical Sculptures
Lovepop has introduced Poet Tree, a series of four foldable paper sculptures crafted by Zac Buehner, which expands their kirigami artistry into standalone pieces. Created by Buehner and the Da Nang team at Lovepop, this collection converts flat sheets into large tree structures supported by geometric bases. Each sculpture transitions from a flat state to a three-dimensional form, necessitating a redesign for stability. The series includes four tree varieties: a red Japanese maple symbolizing longevity, a green weeping willow representing resilience, a yellow ginkgo biloba for peace, and a pink cherry blossom denoting impermanence. Each tree stands on a foldable pedestal embossed with verses from Joyce Kilmer's 1913 poem 'Trees.' The concept for Poet Tree was inspired by co-founder John Wise, emphasizing art and collectible design.
Key facts
- Lovepop presents Poet Tree, a collection of four foldable paper sculptures designed by Zac Buehner.
- The series expands Lovepop's slice-form kirigami techniques beyond greeting cards into freestanding sculptural objects.
- Buehner developed the collection as part of Lovepop's Da Nang innovation team in Vietnam.
- Each sculpture unfolds from a flat sheet into a three-dimensional tree form via a single movement.
- The collection includes four tree species: Japanese maple, weeping willow, ginkgo biloba, and cherry blossom.
- Each tree rises from a foldable cube-like pedestal debossed with lines from Joyce Kilmer's 1913 poem 'Trees.'
- The project was prompted by Lovepop co-founder John Wise to create a product line for art and collectible design.
- The sculptures are made entirely from paper using slice-form kirigami and fold completely flat when closed.
Entities
Artists
- Zac Buehner
- Joyce Kilmer
Institutions
- Lovepop
- designboom
Locations
- Da Nang
- Vietnam