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Eric Joisel - The Magician of Origami
By Eric Joisel
Edited by Makoto Yamaguchi
Published: 2010 by Gallery Origami House
Pages: 144
Binding: Paperback
Language: English and Japanese
Buy from: Origami-shop.com
| Skill Level : | Complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | Yes |
| Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? | No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? | Yes |
Overall Impression
This is not a diagram-book (although 2 diagrams are included), but rather a magnificent showcase and tribute to
the work of the late artist Eric Joisel. Sadly, it came out very shortly following his passing. The first half
of the book is comprised of beautiful photos of pretty much every design Joisel ever created, along with
hand-sketched crease-patterns, Joisel's comments about each design and photos of different angles of the
models.
The second half contains articles by Robert Lang and David Brill about Joisel, a long, no-holds-barred
interview Joisel, where he talks about *everything*, A transcript of a presentation about Joisel's 3D work,
where he discusses his various techniques at length, and some more articles discussing Joisel's creative
process. The book ends with diagrams for his trademark rat, and the base for his famous dwarf, many variations
of which used in Joisel's orchestra.
This is a great tribute to an artist who brought fresh air and new perspectives to the art of origami.
The Models
| Model | Notes | Photo (click for a larger image) |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Excellent. Also published on Happy Folding and in Origami Tanteidan 10th convention book |
|
| Dwarf | Excellent - This is only the base, the final shaping depends on the folder's creativity. Also published in Origami Tanteidan 13th convention book |
 Folded by Pere Olivella |
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