Iriana Muñoz is a sculptural origami artist whose work explores the relationship between geometry, structure, repetition, and emotional resonance.
Working with modular origami, she creates intricate wall-based sculptures composed of hundreds of individually folded units. Through accumulation and assembly, simple geometric elements are transformed into complex sculptural systems that investigate rhythm, balance, and spatial presence.
Over more than two decades of practice, Muñoz has developed a distinctive visual language characterized by recurring geometric structures and signature compositional patterns. Her work balances precision and intuition, transforming fragile materials into architectural forms that embody both resilience and contemplation.
Born in Venezuela and based between Costa Rica and Miami, her practice is informed by a fascination with nature, cosmology, and the hidden structures that shape both physical and emotional experience. Light and shadow play an active role within her sculptures, revealing layers of depth and reinforcing the relationship between order, perception, and presence.
A pivotal moment in her artistic journey followed a hand injury and recovery process in 2019. During this period, folding evolved from technique into a meditative practice, ultimately leading to the development of her signature wall sculptures.
Viewers frequently describe her work as conveying a profound sense of peace, a response that has become a defining thread throughout her practice.