In memoriam: Eric Joisel

nonkelgans · Post by **nonkelgans** » October 11th, 2010, 8:47 am

With great sorrow I have received the unfortunate news that Eric Joisel has swapped his time on earth for the great unknown.

May you rest in peace fellow folder, your time on this tiny planet will not be forgotten.

jacoboqc · Post by **jacoboqc** » October 11th, 2010, 8:52 am

Bad news

Poor Eric, forever will be a paper master, here in Earth or in Heaven, rest in peace friend, "ami".

jbl · Post by **jbl** » October 11th, 2010, 9:18 am

Today is a very very sad day, we have lost a great man!

I do not have enough words to express my sadness!

Rest in peace my friend

Jbl

Dave Brill · Post by **Dave Brill** » October 11th, 2010, 9:32 am

Farewell Eric Joisel. Thank you for your friendship, your fun and your folding miracles.

Please think about this Great Little Folder from the Paris Suburb and pay your respects by exploring his web site, recently revised by Jamie Kelley.
http://ericjoisel.com/

Soon to be published by Origami Gallery House, Tokyo will be a new anthology of Eric's work:
http://www.origami.gr.jp/ttt/wp-content ... -06-13.jpg

Yours

Dave Brill

Adam · Post by **Adam** » October 11th, 2010, 10:01 am

This is terrible news. I didn't know that he was struggling with lung cancer. Both he and his art creations will be missed. So sad to see a great origamist pass away...

foldymole · Post by **foldymole** » October 11th, 2010, 10:32 am

Nick Robinson has written about Eric here:

http://www.nickrobinson.info/origami/wp_ori/?p=646

eteokles · Post by **eteokles** » October 11th, 2010, 10:50 am

Shocking news for origami family.
RIP Eric.
We will always remember you and admire your work!!!

gordigami · Post by **gordigami** » October 11th, 2010, 11:39 am

Such an absolute shock to hear of Eric's passing !
May I extend my sincere condolences to his family & friends.
Eric Joisel will , of course, live on through his gift of origami models of unparalleled realism & artistry .
I will always remember his immense skill, honesty & delightful wry sense of humor .
I can never forget his words, expressing that origami should be a creative endeavor, rather than a cookie cutter, assembly line enterprise .
We were very fortunate to have had him, for far too short a time.

paperlion · Post by **paperlion** » October 11th, 2010, 1:20 pm

It's terrible news, to hear that a great man like Eric is no longer with us. The time he spent with us will not be forgotten. I send my condolences..

~RIP Eric

bethnor · Post by **bethnor** » October 11th, 2010, 2:38 pm

i am given to understand from the passionorigami updates that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. RIP, monsieur joisel.

Foldingsmith · Post by **Foldingsmith** » October 11th, 2010, 2:39 pm

He is a giant among men who walked the earth in humor and humility even as he filled us with awe and delight.

His work epitomizes the difference between kid's craft and the realm of art when it comes to origami.

DeeBee · Post by **DeeBee** » October 11th, 2010, 3:19 pm

His art was original and influenced the world of origami. He was famous but approachable. I was amazed that he would talk to me or any other folder. He loved origami and he loved to share. His work will live on through our community of folders but I will certainly miss the man.

Ragnorax · Post by **Ragnorax** » October 11th, 2010, 3:40 pm

We will always remember and cherish his works, RIP Eric Joisel.

joshuaorigami · Post by **joshuaorigami** » October 11th, 2010, 3:47 pm

This is very sad news.

I will always be influenced by his models, He was such an amazing folder.

~ RIP ~

NL3181 · Post by **NL3181** » October 11th, 2010, 3:49 pm

You will be missed
RIP my idol......

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