Eric Joisel began creating folded paper models in 1983 and has been living in Paris since 1991 as a professional origami artist. Inspired by Akira Yoshizawa’s work, it is Joisel’s main interest to give his figures “a breath of life.”

Faerie’s Orchestra, 2004

A square sheet of paper measuring 60 centimeters on each side was used for each musician. Square and rectangular sheets of paper were used for the instruments. The uncut foil paper was folded in a sandwich form and then treated with acrylic.

Mermaid, 2004

Folded from a rectangular paper sheet measuring 70 x 175 centimeters. Crumpled foil was molded and then treated with acrylic.

Dwarf, 2004

Folded from a square paper sheet measuring 45 centimeters on each side. Uncut washi foil paper was folded in sandwich form and then treated with acrylic.