Metamorphosis to
JooJ
Juanne-Pierre didn't initially dream of becoming an Artist, it was more of a
Calling Shaped by a Rich Tapestry of Life Experiences.
Now settled in the Mother City (Cape Town, South Africa), where his Roots have become Wings, his unique Artist’s Studio & Boutique Gallery in Sea Point, is a Testament to how his Passion has Transformed into something Magical.
Juanne – Pierre De Abreu, aka, JooJ, is a Guinness World Record holding Artist, known for his Distinctive Approach, Medium, and Style. JooJ works in Traditional Japanese Origami Butterflies which he Crafts himself, setting him & the Magical Artworks he Creates, apart.
JooJ Elevates his work further using a Myriad of different Acrylics on papers that bring each piece to Life in a Simple, Mesmerising way.
My Creative Space
Grateful for his Metamorphosis, he now works from Art HAUS, his own Art Studio & Boutique Gallery in the heart of Sea Point, where along with his partner, Curator Greg Lipton have given a Home to an Eclectic Group of Talented, Local Emerging Artists that showcase their Mixed Media works alongside JooJ & some of our more Established Artists & Creators.
JooJ spends most his time Imagining his Artworks to Life, once In Studio, he Paints both sides of the paper, Cuts them to the square size needed, then Folds each Butterfly. Once he has what he feels is enough, he Lays them out, then one by one, Glues each Butterfly into place.
From their little Gem on Clarens Road, JooJ & Greg host bespoke Art Experiences, Teaching Families, Friends & Groups, over Sushi & Bubbles or Coffee & Cake, How to Fold Origami Butterflies while making their very own Keepsake | Gift “Tree of Life” or Tailor-Made Artwork.
Imagine making a Unique piece of Art with a quirky Guinness World Record holding Artist, or Commissioning him to make you one.
My Inspiration
Inspired by the GrandMasters-of-Art & Film and his Passion for Pencil-Drawn Stencils, JooJ Crafts his Artworks from Thousands of Individually Painted, Cut & Folded Origami Butterflies, meticulously Glued onto Perspex, with each artwork Telling its own Compelling Story.
This Mural outside Art HAUS Sea Point Gallery, the Home of JooJ on Clarens Road, is another example of the possibilities with Art & JooJ's abundant Creativity.
A constant Work in Progress... with Special Thanks to an amazing landlord that gave JooJ free reign on his wall, some amazing Sealant & an abundance of Tenacity.
It started with 'The Girl Reaching for Power' aimed at Loadshedding | Power Outages, which ironically, have stopped since She was completed, made from the local Community Newspaper & the help of the primary school kids from L'Ecole Francaise that learnt a simple fold in the Ancient Japanese Artform.
Then came 'Moaning Lisa' in Metalic Acrylics on Paper.
What's next?
Make an Artwork with JooJ
For a Special Occasion over Sushi & Bubbles or Coffee & Cake, Create your own Origami Butterfly 'Tree of Life' artwork keepsake | Gift with a Guinness World Record-holding Artist with a rather quirky nature.
Craft your own Bespoke Art Experience at our Boutique Gallery in Sea Point, and have some Fun.
You can choose your own Colours for the Butterflies & the Tree, and what you want to Drink & Eat, we'll pick the Music.
Learn to fold the Traditional Japanese Butterfly while engulfed in Art while you make your own Keep Sake while Enjoying Bubbles & Sushi in the Coolest Gallery in Cape Town!
To Make your Own "Tree of Life" or Artwork.
Get in Touch with Greg on +27 82 786 2181 | manager@joojart.co.za.