The Nerve Centre:What did you do at The Nerve Centre today?
Shinobu: I came to do my origami workshop!
TNC:How did the workshop go?
S: It went well! I didn't expect it, but a lot of people, kids and adults, came and enjoyed learning origami.
TNC: Any highlights of the exhibition or show?
S: (Thinks) Obviously my workshop! Snappertronics were good. The discussions were interesting as well!
TNC: In your opinion, what does The Nerve Centre indicate about Liverpool's creative scene?
S: I think there are a lot of beautiful pieces at the exhibition and they make you feel beautiful and inspired yourself! Liverpool is a nice place with lots of events to get involved in.
TNC: Is there any particular inspiration behind your work?
S: When I was young I did origami at school in Japan. Origami is a well known part of Japanese culture and it's something I can do, so I decided to let people know about Japanese culture via origami. That's it really!
TNC: If you could change anything about Liverpool, what would you change?
S: There should be more community where everybody can get involved in making Liverpool a better place. Art, cultural exchange and more beyond that.
TNC: What do you think the message of The Nerve Centre is?
S: Everybody is welcome to join in and anyone can do art is they try!
TNC: What's your favorite piece of origami to fold and why?
S: Butterflies are nice! I like folding butterflies. Nobody hates butterflies so everyone like them. It's not that easy to fold, but it makes a good display piece to put somewhere and look at!
Thanks to Shinobu for some wonderful art , and the chance to see origami in action!
The Nerve Centre.
Photography by Shinobu Gahan.
