The viral video that changed everything. When I wasn contacted by 60 SECOND DOCS I had no idea the reach this video would receive. Not only did my Etsy shop blow up, I made new friends all around the world thanks to this tiny doc about both my miniature origami and the principles and philosophy of how I view and live my life.
WOUB's Emily Votaw spoke to Tinygami(c) artist Stacie Tamaki about her work and her upcoming appearance at Paper Circle on March 14.
This is Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood's interview with Stacie Tamaki, creator of Tinygami at ArtPrize 2016. The artwork is at Grand Central Market & Deli in Grand Rapids.
ArtPrize 2022 - Wood TV 8
(September 18, 2022) View the Article Here
”Gallery: First Weekend of ArtPrize”
Image 17 in photo gallery
ArtPrize 2022 - mLIVE
(September 16, 2022) View the Article Here
”‘It’s hustling and bustling down here:’ ArtPrize 2022 kicks off in Grand Rapids”
Image 22: Artist’s hands folding a tiny crane for ArtPrize visitors
Image 43: Artist and her entry at DeVos Place Skywalk Level
The Creative Armory (March 11, 2021) VIew the Blog Here
”Pursuing Passion Over Profit: An Interview with Stacie Tamaki, Founder of Tinygami”
Jess McKenzie met Stacie at an event three years earlier at the Detroit Institute of Art where Stacie was a speaker and presenter at the Hina (Japanese Girl’s Day) Festival. She contacted Stacie for an interview she described on Instagram this way: “As an artist, are you pursuing your passion? 🤔I get that things haven’t been “normal” for some time and you may find yourself taking on projects you despise in order to make ends meet. 😖 While that may be the need for now, my newest blog post is a gentle reminder to never stop pursuing the work that you really love.”
Women’s LifeStyle (July 13, 2020) View the Article Here
”Tiny Techniques, Enormous Talent”
A socially distanced phone interview with Kennedy Mapes from Women’s LifeStyle that highlights when the artists began folding and her transition from web developer and social media consultant to full-time miniature origamist after arriving in Michigan in 2014.
WOUB Public Media - PBS - NPR (March 9, 2020) Listen Here
”Tinygami Artist Headed to Paper Circle March 14th”
A radio interview with Emily Votaw who spoke to Tinygami(c) artist Stacie Tamaki about her work and her upcoming appearance at Paper Circle on March 14. Due to the Corona virus the exhibition has been postponed until it can be reschduled. In lieu of the in person exhibition Tamaki created an online version of her art pieces, speaking presentation, and folding workshop that can be viewed here.
New York Times (November 23, 2019)
"The Modern Life of Origami, an Art as Old as Paper"
Seven tiny origamis folded by the artist, and one designed by the artist, were featured in a single image in the photo gallery accompanying the article written by Kathleen Massara and photographed by Ryan Jenq.
Advance Your Art Podcast (December 27, 2018) Listen to podcast on Advance Your Art
”Ep116 Stacie Tamaki – The Hidden Mystery Behind Miniature Origami Art”
An interview with Yuri Cataldo, host of the Advance Your Art podcast. The conversation includes: When the artist learned origami, how it progressed from a hidden hobby to her full time profession, briefly about the diagnosis of the brain tumors that were discovered this spring and how they've impacted her art, what advice would she share with fledging artists, why does she create, and what is her art's purpose in her own life and the lives of those who view it.
60SecondDocs (February 2, 2018) View the video on Facebook or Youtube
"Tiny Origami"
A short 60 second documentary featuring the artist, her work, philosophy, and newly completed origami folding studio nestled in the woods of West Michigan.
The Detroit News (September 27, 2017) View the Article Here
"Find your favorites at ArtPrize9, through Oct. 8"
Writer Susan R. Pollack included a photo and mention of the artist's entry in her recommended list of things she saw in a single day attending ArtPrize 9 in Grand Rapids, MI.
CraftSanity Podcast Interview (October 20, 2016) - CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD (1:25:19)
"CraftSanity #190: 10.20.16 Origami Artist Stacie Tamaki"
The artist was interviewed by CraftSanity's Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. In the podcast: "Tamaki discusses what got her started folding tiny and what lead her to downsize her life and relocate to Michigan, where she is building her dream art studio."
Facebook Live Grand Central Market & Deli (September 23, 2016) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON FACEBOOK (3:48)
A Brief Facebook Live video interview where the artist answered a short list of questions about her work and participating in ArtPrize for the third consecutive year at the Grand Central Market & Deli.
CraftSanity Blog and Podcast, Grand Rapids, MI (September 21, 2016) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON CRAFTSANITY.com (9:24)
"Stacie Tamaki’s tiny origami installation makes a big impression at ArtPrize 2016"
The artist was interviewed by CraftSanity's Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood on the opening day of ArtPrize8 at the Grand Central Market and Deli. The interview includes a written blog post and on-location video.
WGRD 97.9, Grand Rapids, MI (September 21, 2016) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON WGRD.com
"ArtPrize Artist Creates ‘Tinygami’ and Offers Tips for Beginners"
WGRD's Matt Milhouse interviewed the artist on the opening day of ArtPrize8 offering both a written and video recap at the link:
"Stacie Tamaki is bringing miniature origami to Grand Central Market & Deli for the third straight year at ArtPrize. Watch as Tamaki demonstrates how she makes "Tinygami" and offers tips for beginners. She also explains the symbolism behind her origami mobiles."
Read More: Matt Milhouse - 97.9 WGRD | http://wgrd.com/author/mumlor/?trackback=tsmclip
Greenville Daily News, Greenville, MI (September 22, 2015)
The artist was included in a feature of the 12 local artists competing in ArtPrize 2015. The article included the cities the artists live in, their background, title of each entry, the medium, a description of their entry, and the venue hosting their work in Grand Rapids.
The Flirty Blog / I Found The Place - SF Bay Area California (2006 - 2014)
The artist published a lifestyle/travel/entrepreneurial blog while living in Northern, California. This link includes additional media, press, and speaking appearances made by the artist.
Home and Garden Television - Crafters Coast to Coast, National Television (November 2004) - VIEW EPISODE HERE
re-aired February 2005
re-aired February 6, 2006
The artist had two segments on the new series that aired on HGTV last fall. First was a six minute segment featuring her design and construction process of her miniature origami crane and beaded wire cherry blossom tree. The second was a one and a half minute segment featuring her design and construction process of her beaded wire flower and beaded dragonfly hair comb.
NBC - KNTV Channel 11 - San Jose, CA (2002)
Segment included showing of origami collection and artist teaching anchor woman step by step on live television how to fold an origami crane.