A "Vanité", Vanity in English, is a word that has been used since the 17th Century to describe life's brevity in paintings and sculptures. A "Vanité" is always represented with a skull or a skeleton.
Une "Vanité" est un mot en usage depuis le 17e siècle pour décrire la brièveté de la vie dans les tableaux et les sculptures. Dans ces représentations apparaissent toujours des crânes ou de ...click for details
This painting is part of the series on masks. Once again, Jean-Claude was inspired by the Far East, Japan this time, with its beautiful Noh Theater masks. A mixture of the fantastic and the erotic, and of this artist's fascination for the mask behind which is hidden the true face.
This is a cropped version of a full length painting to comply with Trocadero's regulations. ...click for details
This is the first of a series on masks inspired by the culture and rituals from different countries where Jean-Claude has lived or travelled.
Ce tableau est le premier d'une série sur les masques. Pour cette série, Jean-Claude tire son inspiration de la culture et des rituels de plusieurs pays où il a vécu ou voyagé.
This painting expresses another aspect of Jean-Claude's creation. Even in his abstract work, the light is always present, a constant feature. This work is a good illustration of his love of the grey palette.
Ce tableau est l'expression d'une autre facette de la créativité de Jean-Claude. Ici encore, la lumière est présente comme dans toutes ses œuvres. Il aime beaucoup travailler la palette des gris donc ce ...click for details
