If the name White on Rice has got you wondering what it’s all about, you obviously are no fan of origami. Yes, origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding that thrills us to this day.
It is really wonderful to see that the art of origami continues to evolve, thanks to people like Ross Symons, a full-time origami artist and Instagrammer. This Cape Town resident of South Africa is credited with creating the brand White on Rice.
Symons project of creating origami stop-frame animations started out as a 365-day origami Instagram project in 2014. It soon became so popular that it grew into a full-time business for him. A gifted content creator, who prides himself on creating some of the most pleasing pieces of origami art, has created social media content and origami installations for his global clients.
Symons exceptional power of conceptualization in creating origami designs and installations, stop-motion animations and social media content for different brands has catapulted him to fame. In a mere year-and-a-half, he has garnered over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Of course, Symons’ is not a one-man show. He actively collaborates with other creatives and artists in sharing ideas and creating products. His primary field of expertise is creating social media content that he blends with video animations, still photography and actual origami installations. In other words, he forms a bridge between the digital content and the real world.
