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This Untitled gouache and collage piece by Jean-Michel Folon is a surreal and whimsical composition that blends imagery with dreamlike landscapes. In the scene, a large, abstract head on a pinkish desert-like horizon emits coins and small objects from its open top, reminiscent of a symbolic thought or memory stream. On the left, a series of figures and birds appear suspended mid-flight, adding a sense of surreal movement. The soft pastel tones combined with meticulous collage elements give the artwork a nostalgic and introspective quality, typical of Folon's exploration of human emotion and imagination. This piece invites viewers to ponder the flow of thoughts, memories, and dreams within the human mind.

Jean-Michel Folon (Belgium, 1934–2005) was a celebrated illustrator, painter, and sculptor known for his dreamlike imagery. Using soft colors and surreal compositions, his works often depicted solitary figures, expansive landscapes, and themes of freedom, humanity, and nostalgia.

Jean-Michel Folon

Untitled (unique Gouache)

Name: Untitled (unique Gouache)
SKU: 8428
Price: 10900.00 USD
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Painting

PaintingPainting is the process of applying media to a surface, using a tool such as a brush. The term refers to both the action and the resulting object. Artists use many tools to paint, such as brushes, airbrushes, palette knives, sponges or fingers and hands.

Medium

Gouache

GouacheGouache is an opaque watercolor paint that allows artists to layer from light to dark. Unlike traditional transparent watercolors, gouache is used for creating solid, vibrant colors. It belongs to the water-media category and is made of pigment, a binding agent, and an inert material, specifically designed for opaque painting.

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Contemporary artist Jean-Michel Folon attained notoriety in several different mediums, including painting, illustrating and sculpting. The Belgian-born Folon studied architecture at the Institut St. Luc in Brussels. He began his foray into the art world as a watercolor painter. Jean-Michel Folon’s first exhibition, which took place at the Lefebre Gallery in New York City in 1969 was in that style. However, as Folon's career took off, he moved into etching, silkscreen, illustrations, mosaics and stained glass. Jean-Michel Folon participated in the twenty-fifth Venice Biennele, a bi-annual celebration at which contemporary artists, dancers, architects and stage performers from around the world gather to share their work. Several internationally-renowned museums have dedicated exhibitions to Folon, including the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France; the Museo Correr in Venice, Italy; and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. One of his famous works is 'The Feast,' completed in 1983. Folon published drawings in a number of American newspapers. In addition,his illustrations have been featured in works by famous authors, such as Franz Kafka, Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges and AlbertCamus. Jean-Michel Folon was named a UNICEF Ambassador in 2004 and died the following year at age 71. (Artist website)

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What is Naive Art?

Naïve art describes a style of artwork that is simple and unsophisticated, often created by artists without formal training in an academy or art school. The style is characterized by a lack of advanced techniques, giving it a childlike appearance. Naïve art often features bright colors, simple shapes, and a straightforward approach to subject matter, reflecting the artist's untrained perspective.

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Jean-Michel Folon

Untitled (unique Gouache)

35.5 x 66 cm

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Jean-Michel Folon