I’m a self-taught artist with a passion for all things paper (from origami to scherenschnitte). I love molding paper into gravity-defying three-dimensional forms that never fail to mesmerize me. A math-geek to the core, this is where my passions for art and science collide. The poet in me helps me express my work in a much better way. I get to cut all the slices with my scalpel and piece them together like a puzzle afterwards; how fun is that? Most of the sculptures I make can be folded flat and are easy to carry around.
Kirigami Floral Ball
Torus
Curvilicious
The Glass Bowl – inspired by a crystal bowl my wife loves.
The Vase
The Ripple Effect
Blood and Ashes
Blood and Ashes
Blood and Ashes – Extreme close-up
The Arabesque
The Arabesque – Extreme close-up
The Wormhole
The Wormhole
- The Wormhole – Symmetry
- Serene Supplication
Serene Supplication – A close-up of the arches
- Serene Supplication – the praying man
The Anniversary Card
- Arabian Nights
- Arabian Nights – Close-up
Crossroads
- Crossroads – close-up
Anyone’s Game
Mission: Earth
Into the Light
The Only Star
My Artist’s Statement is available here. Please feel free to share your feedback about my work so far.
Cheers,
Yousuf
Insanity at its best! 
exquisite, beautiful and very creative 🙂 you certainly must have patience to undertake this beautiful art form 🙂
Dear Jenn,
Thank you so much for the kind words. Time is something that I seem to have run out of these days. I have a few concepts that I wish to work on but am unable to do so as I have a 45 day old son at home keeping me up at night. 😉 I will, hopefully, resume work once he settles into a sleeping routine. 🙂
Cheers,
Yousuf
ah beautiful times despite the lack of sleep 🙂 enjoy him immensely 🙂 they grow up too soon 🙂
Yes. My daughter’s 1 yr 8 months now and she’s pulling away from me as we speak, cherishing her new-found independence. If only I could stop time. 😦
Such beautiful work; each one a beauty but I do love the chess board the most. Admirable!
Thank you for the appreciation, auntie! 🙂
Very talented!
You are too kind, Shannon.
Yusuf, I must say u are the most talented person I have come across, keep it up buddy
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement; there’s so much I have yet to accomplish.
So exquisite and stunningly creative Yousuf! You are so talented! 😀
These words mean so much to me; thank you, Sophia. 🙂
You are very welcome Yousuf. 😀
Salaams. SubhanAllah, very interesting pieces
Waalaikumussalam. Jazaak Allah for the kind words.
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent; your creations are truly beautiful!
Thank you for the kind words Lulu.
Amazing designs! Congratulations!
Thank you, Shiyali
Wow! Just, wow. These are exquisite.
Thank you, Sue. 🙂
Simply amazing!
Jazaak Allah u Khair.
Wa iyyak!
Wow, you make these… I’m enthralled by the complexity & creativity… shall look forward to seeing more of your blog!
Yes, I do. Thank you for the compliments. 🙂
Your work is very different and amazing to look at, to see the lines and beauty in them and to wonder how you ever pieced them all together. AND they lie flat? Amazing.
Appreciate the compliments, Lynne. Yes; each of these can be flattened out.
How lovely these are! I’ve never tried anything like this but I love origami and can do some simple ones (the simplest origami lotus flowers and leaves can look great, too, if done with care!)
Thank you for the kind words. 🙂
What beautiful work! I love the precision.
Thank you for the compliments, Suzi.
Simply superb and very much mesmerizing!
Thank you for the compliments, sir. 🙂
This is just incredible!
Thank you very much, Cristina. 🙂
Origami is one of my favourite, however I have tried animals origami. I really like your art..
Thank you for the appreciation.
Exquisite work!
I see the mathematical influence.
Beautiful creativity!
Thank you Anil. 🙂
Welcome!
All of these are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And amazingly creative. I have a nephew who is also a math geek — and he also loves to create with his hands — except that he does his creative work through sewing.
You’re very talented.
I’m honored by your generous compliment, Lillith. 🙂
Brilliant! Self taught artist! Inspiring! Do you like sketching/drawing too?
Thank you for the generous compliment. I’m terrible at drawing myself but love works by other artists. 🙂
I loved looking at your art, it’s stunning. Hope to see some more soon 🙂
Definitely! 🙂
These are very beautiful.
Thank you so much for the kind words. 🙂
Wow! incredible, Yousuf. This looks cool and fun but I’m sure it would take a lot of time and effort. Hope to see more.
Thank you for the compliments, Norma. They do take a lot of time but the end result is worth it. 🙂
Your art is fabulous!
Thank you so much for the kind words. 🙂
Very original and absolutely stunning! Great works!
Appreciate the kind words, Elena. 🙂
Amazing work. Congratulations and best wishes 🙂
Thank you for the kind words, Andrew. 🙂
my pleasure
Wonderful! Great visuals! I’m so glad you stumbled onto my blog which lead me to yours! I’m looking forward to more!!
Kind regards and A sunshine – K
Thank you for the kind compliments; you just made my day. I look forward to seeing more of your work too. Have a great week ahead! 🙂