Rebouillat Jonathan

Jonathan Rebouillat discovered origami by chance at the age of 25, during a transformative voyage through the Amazon. Serving as a crewmate on a sailing boat, he stopped in Martinique, where an encounter with an origami enthusiast changed his life. After a year spent living with a Kichwa tribe in Ecuador, he returned to France and met Vietnamese origami master Giang Dinh, whose refined approach deeply inspired him. One evening, while folding a sheet of paper, his first model – a gorilla – suddenly emerged. He understood that origami could become a language between hand, matter, and soul.

Since then, his gaze has sharpened. He spends countless hours observing wild animals to draw inspiration for his creations. His work is exhibited in museums, origami conventions, and nature festivals, where he also teaches and shares his art.