In memoriam: Eric Joisel

Foldingsmith · Post by **Foldingsmith** » October 11th, 2010, 5:23 pm

Was moved to post.

NoahRatcl · Post by **NoahRatcl** » October 11th, 2010, 5:31 pm

Whoa... He's dead...

akugami · Post by **akugami** » October 11th, 2010, 6:05 pm

as other masters who passed away before him, monsieur joisel lives on through his art and the people who learned from and were inspired by him.
i'm really sad about the fact that i never met him personally ...

garrasdecaiman · Post by **garrasdecaiman** » October 11th, 2010, 7:48 pm

Sad day for origami, that's too bad because he was a great folder.
We must build upon the work of past masters for we are beginning to become the second generation of folders.

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orislater · Post by **orislater** » October 11th, 2010, 8:22 pm

i heard he had lung cancer a while ago. but i didn't know he would pass away so fastly

now all the happy smiles laugh at me insultingly
R.I.P mister Eric Joisel we will never forget your great works.

Origami_Hunt · Post by **Origami_Hunt** » October 11th, 2010, 8:47 pm

Wow, I am in shock !

My respects for the master.

A sad day !

darkeagle · Post by **darkeagle** » October 11th, 2010, 8:51 pm

A bad news to the origami world

I´ll always remember you Eric

goodby grandmaster!

Trouble · Post by **Trouble** » October 11th, 2010, 8:58 pm

i never knew until now he had cancer
his work will forever be loved
RIP Eric Joisel

penselen · Post by **penselen** » October 11th, 2010, 11:03 pm

A tip of the hat to you dear Master:

Rest in Peace. Your folds will live and astonish forever.

BrooksHalten · Post by **BrooksHalten** » October 12th, 2010, 1:58 am

This news is ver saddening. Eric was one of the best in the world.

I just hope that they publish his book soon, it would be a shame to let his models be left unfolded by the world.

maddoghoek100 · Post by **maddoghoek100** » October 12th, 2010, 6:06 am

His gnome may be my favorite model to fold, a truly sad loss. I had always hoped to one day purchase one made by the master himself.

aditya · Post by **aditya** » October 12th, 2010, 8:22 am

I always thought that he would live for a lifetime and create wonderful pieces of art . Iam shocked .

debugmode · Post by **debugmode** » October 12th, 2010, 12:00 pm

Very bad news, an early death, I could not believe when I heart
RIP Eric Joisel

InsomniacFolder · Post by **InsomniacFolder** » October 12th, 2010, 2:13 pm

The paper lies unfolded now
Those skilful hands at rest
Soft creases in his forehead smoothed
A light removed, but blessed

Calliope's bright champion
Of Paris, Self Made Man
With votive siren clarion call
His mountains towering stand

No need to mask our sorrow yet
Still thankful, though you're gone
We honour now thy mem'ry sweet
To fold, forever, on

In memoriam
Eric Joisel - Inspiration

I did not now him, I wish the privilege had been mine

ericmadrigal · Post by **ericmadrigal** » October 12th, 2010, 3:23 pm

Dear friends:

The Great Jousting of Ancient Egypt is sad for our friend Eric Joisel. I have prepare a short and deep video to express my feeling about this sad day when our friend and Origami Master passaway. The Madrigal's Jousting joins that way the mourning of the Origami community and is gratefull with Eric for all he gave to us and all his wonderfull origami models. Video in youtube.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/la_gran_ju ... guo_egipto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Odcukyyy-4

Best Regards,

Eric Madrigal
Herald