Giving Wishes Wings 22folds is the gift and homewares range from Perth based origami and installation artist Melanie Jayne Gray.
The individual and unique range pieces make for a beautiful meaningful gift for loved ones where words alone cant say enough. The crane is a symbol for some of the deepest human desires: Hope, Peace and
Loyalty. It has stood throughout history as an emblem of hope against the odds. In Japanese tradition whoever folds one thousand cranes will receive their heart’s
desire. That’s why the folded cra
21/11/2023
CHRISTMAS BAUBLES
These beauties are red hot right now!
You can pick them up at this Sunday for $25!!
That’s a $10 discount!
Can’t make it? All good, for a limited only, jump online - you can have them for 30% off using code BIG30!
You’re welcome!
04/08/2023
HIROSHIMA DAY
I was given the pleasure to attend the commemorations at this morning to teach the students how to fold Origami cranes.
- On this day especially the origami crane is folded and seen as a symbol of peace to those affected by the horrific bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
A beautiful morning with some great children and teachers.
Thanks for the invitation every year! It’s such a special, moving day.
Mel x
03/08/2023
Working from home today so I thought I’d spoil myself with some fresh tuna sashimi from the boatshed.
Couldn’t resist the photo opportunity! At least it’s on theme 😜
(And it also looks so good on Beste’ plates! 🤩🤩)
28/07/2023
(*WARNING - long post ahead. May I suggest you read so we don’t cause offence, …..and I’d get the tissues.)
🤩 DALE 🤩
For those of you that have been following at home, say for the past 15 years or so, you would be fairly familiar with this legend.
For those of you that don’t, allow me to introduce you.
Her name is Dale, but I get to call her Mum.
I have openly shared Mum’s battles with cancer over the years - Very early on my journey with cranes, my mum was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, it had spread through her Lymph nodes and she had shadows in her major organs. She had a tough road with surgeries and SO MUCH CHEMO and we thought on a few occasions she may not make it. But miraculously, she did.
Then it came back.
I gave her my 1000 cranes I folded as a child and told her to make a wish - and she kicked it in the butt again.
She had a bit a relief for a while, then a few years back, another early diagnosis helped it bu**er off again.
Incredible!
After numerous surgeries, years of treatments and a couple of reconstructions, you’d think we had won the war.
But this bastard disease has got her again.
And as positive as we will always be, this one’s a doozy. And it’s gonna need a bit more ammunition to get it to bu**er off this time.
I’ve been a bit absent on here since Europe - and i hope this helps to explains why.
I went down south to see Mum today. She has had her surgery and now we wait. Another round of chemo (and another selection of awesome wigs - I’m thinking a mullet or mohawk this time Dale - maybe with a bit if colour? 😜)
Mum is the toughest nut I know. Almost superhuman. I have no doubt she’ll give it all that she has - and we’ll be here to cheer her along.
Being the best Mum always, She wasn’t sure about the ‘rude’ finger picture. But I convinced her.
Because….. F # YOU CANCER!
And she was on board with that 😜❤️
You got this Dale. 😘
20/07/2023
We fold thousands of pieces of paper, and as we fold them from larger sheets of beautifully patterned chiyogami paper, no two of them are ever the same.
But every now and then we find a perfect piece that when folded, makes us go “Wow!”
Perfect alignment, awesome placement.
We thought we’d share it with you to make you smile - and to remind you that you are awesome.
Have a wonderful day 💚💙
21/06/2023
We finally got to celebrate Ems birthday today!
And we had cake! And the best laksa’s ever at Cafe55.
Happy Birthday month Em!
18/06/2023
Perth Upmarket today! At - Winthrop hall.
❤️
14/06/2023
Christmas in July?
We’ve had a bit of a resurgence on the demand of Christmas baubles in recent weeks!
It only means one thing - some if you are planning Christmas in July events.
We’ll have a selection available for purchase at this Sunday.
But get in fast! Limited numbers available.
11/06/2023
PERTH UPMARKET
This time next week we’ll be setting up for winter market at
Pop a reminder in your phone !
Mel x
08/06/2023
Working on something a little different today. A custom piece for a special lady.
It’ll be a while until this one is released or shared but I love sharing the process. This is simply the process of mapping out colours - I’ll start folding when that’s set and decided with the client.
If you are looking for a custom piece, now is the time to get in touch.
I only do customs until September as it gets a little crazy leading into Christmas.
Let me know your ideas, I love working through them with you.
Mel x
07/06/2023
I’m BACK!
Okay so I’ve been back for a week, but maybe only half here!
I have finally recovered from Jet lag and back in the office and studio. We had the most incredible holiday and I am so grateful to have had the chance to see so many amazing places.
I’m glad you enjoyed my - Thanks for all of your patience with me getting back to you all.
And a BIG SUPER THANK YOU to Em for holding the fort while I was gone.
Mel x