As a paper engineer, Matt Shlian's work is firmly grounded in print media, book arts, and commercial design. Commencing with an initial fold, a single action initiates a transfer of energy to subsequent folds, ultimately giving rise to intricate drawings and three-dimensional forms. His adept engineering skills are harnessed to craft kinetic sculptures that have led to dynamic collaborations with scientists at the University of Michigan. Together, they delve into the nanoscale realm, effectively translating the intricacies of paper structures into micro folds. These collective efforts extend to the visualisation of cellular division and the development of solar cells. While researchers perceive paper engineering as a metaphor for scientific principles, Matt views their inquiries as a wellspring of artistic inspiration. In his studio, Shlian emerges as a collaborator, explorer, and inventor. He initiates the creative process with a system of folding, and at a certain juncture, the material takes on a life of its own. Guided by a sense of wonder, his work unfolds because he cannot preconceive its final realisation. Through this process, he arrives at understanding through a journey of curiosity.