Jonas Doubbin: Ivorian Glass & Cigarette Collage Artist | Photography by Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa
Jonas Doubbin with his glass and cigarette collage artworks in his Yopougon atelier, Abidjan, on January 9, 2024, photographed by Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa.
Jonas Doubbin, a gifted Ivorian artist, has mastered the art of creating striking portraits through an unusual technique: glass and cigarette paper collage on canvas. With a passion for sustainability, Jonas collects discarded beer bottles and glass items from the streets of Abidjan, transforming these found objects into key elements of his visually captivating artworks. His sustainable approach, captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, highlights the beauty of repurposed art in Côte d’Ivoire. Each piece reflects both his artistic vision and his commitment to environmental awareness, turning waste into meaningful art that resonates with the community.
This collection features a selection of Jonas Doubbin's works predominantly created in 2023, showcasing his ability to blend texture, color, and found objects into powerful portraits.
Explore Jonas Doubbin’s artistic journey and innovative process in our short documentary film on the Films page, and follow his latest creations on Instagram at @doubbin_art.
